Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheniya since 1996
Babies named Sheniya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheniya is a modern invention that entered U.S. birth records in 1996, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creative respellings and melodic endings. The name saw its highest usage in 2006, but it has never ranked in the top 1000, making it an extremely rare choice. Its trajectory has remained stable, with no significant rise or decline over time. While its exact origins are unclear, Sheniya fits a pattern of names like Shenika or Tiana that gained modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. No top states are associated with the name, further underscoring its scarcity across the country.
Sheniya first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Shenea or influenced by names like Shenika or Kenya, or simply a creative combination of sounds with the fashionable -iya suffix. Its use has remained rare, with a peak in 2006.
Sibling names for Sheniya
Names that share Sheniya's style, for a brother or sister.
