Holding steady.
Popularity of Shanira since 1981
Babies named Shanira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shanira is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1981. Its peak year was 2002, when it was given to the most babies in a single year, though it has never cracked the top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable since the 2000s, reflecting its niche but consistent usage. While no top states are recorded, Shanira's components resonate with the popular phonetic trends of the late 20th century, particularly the 'Shan-' prefix seen in names like Shannon and Shane. Given its rarity (1 in approximately every 1,000,000 births in recent years, based on its absence from the top 1000), Shanira offers individuality without being completely unfamiliar.
Shanira appears to be a modern invented name, likely combining the popular sounds of names like Shanice or Shanika with the suffix -ira, common in names such as Mira or Keira. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and saw its peak usage in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shani, Nira
Sibling names for Shanira
Names that share Shanira's style, for a brother or sister.
