Shanae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Shanae is of English origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shana, which means 'lily' or 'rose'. It has evolved through various forms, including Shana and Shanai. Shanae gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. It is viewed as a modern and feminine name, often associated with traits of individuality and creativity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Shanae is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shanae has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shanae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3025th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1054th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4741st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14179th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shanae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shanae"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈneɪ/
Origin
English
Etymology
Shanae is a modern name that is believed to be a variant of the name Shana, which is derived from the Hebrew name Shana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shana, Shanai, Shanae
Historical Usage
Shanae became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of a trend for unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shana, Shanai, Shan, Shanay
Modern Popularity & Image
Shanae is perceived as a modern and feminine name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Shanae Thomas, an American singer and songwriter., Shanae Moore, an Australian actress.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shanae"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shanae"
"Shanae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3025th of 19264 | 370 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1054th of 27321 | 2,584 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4741st of 35406 | 448 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14179th of 30306 | 62 |
Regional Popularity of "Shanae" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shanae" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
69.28% 2413th/3483 |
83.97% 2954th/3518 |
59.25% 2396th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.17% 1038th/3685 |
18.28% 818th/4475 |
21.45% 1114th/5194 |
18.09% 1143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
73.80% 3811th/5164 |
- |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shanae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shanae" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.