NAME PROFILE
Shani
Historical SSA popularity data for Shani.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,542 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1965 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 31%NY — 30%FL — 17%TX — 14%NJ — 9%
Notable People
Shani Davis (Speed Skater, Olympic Champion) · Shani Rhys James (Artist, known for her contemporary works) · Shani Shakir (Activist, known for her work in social justice) · Shani M. (Musician, known for her contributions to hip hop) · Shani McCoy (Author, known for her fiction writing)
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