| Meaning | first ray of the sun |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sha-na-ya |
About Shanaya
Discover a name that dances between cultures with effortless grace. Shanaya brings together sounds that feel familiar yet distinctly unique, creating an appealing combination that transcends simple categorization. The name has gained recognition through various cultural influences, making it multicultural-friendly while maintaining exotic appeal. Its three-syllable rhythm provides a satisfying cadence that's neither too short nor too long. Parents often appreciate how it sounds both youthful and mature, working equally well for a child and an adult. Shanaya carries a certain musicality in its pronunciation, with the "sha" opening softly before building to the "naya" conclusion. It's a name that invites curiosity and conversation while remaining accessible and easy to pronounce. For families wanting something that honors diverse heritage or simply sounds beautiful, Shanaya delivers sophistication without pretension.
Nicknames for Shanaya
| Shan |
| Shani |
| Naya |
| Shay |
| Ana |
Famous People Named Shanaya
| Shanaya Abigail | Indonesian actress and singer |
| Shanaya Rafaat | British YouTuber and social media influencer |
| Shanaya Fastje | American author and anti-bullying activist |
| Shanaya Thomson | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Shanaya Atkinson-Jones | American basketball player |
| Shanaya Coley | Jamaican track and field athlete |
| Shanaya S. | Indian social media influencer and model |
| Shanaya Chatterjee | Indian journalist and news anchor |
| Shanaya Sharma | Nepali singer and songwriter |
| Shanaya Kapoor | Indian fashion designer and founder of Shanaya Couture |
| Shanaya Singhania | Indian philanthropist and social activist |
| Shanaya Patel | American scientist and researcher |
| Shanaya Mittal | Indian author and motivational speaker |
| Shanaya Mehta | Indian architect and urban designer |
| Shanaya Singh | Australian chef and restaurateur |
| Shanaya Khan | Pakistani painter and visual artist |
| Shanaya Wilson | American entrepreneur and founder of a tech startup |
Characters Named Shanaya
| Shanaya Bansal | Character from the novel "2 States" by Chetan Bhagat |
| Shanaya Patel | Character from the TV series "The Mindy Project" |
| Shanaya Khan | Character from the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri |
| Shanaya Gupta | Character from the web series "Little Things" |
| Shanaya Desai | Character from the TV series "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" |
| Shanaya Malhotra | Character from the film "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" |
| Shanaya Shah | Character from the TV series "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka" |
| Shanaya Saxena | Character from the film "I Hate Luv Storys" |
| Shanaya Roy | Character from the Bengali film "Bojhena Shey Bojhena" |
| Shanaya Kapoor | Character from the TV series "Naagin" |
| Shanaya Sharma | Character from the film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" |
| Shanaya Rana | Character from the film "Student of the Year 2" |
| Shanaya Verma | Character from the film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" |
| Shanaya Narang | Character from the TV series "Girls Hostel" |
| Shanaya Khanna | Character from the film "Luv Ka The End" |
| Shanaya Pandey | Character from the TV series "Dil Hi Toh Hai" |
| Shanaya Singhania | Character from the film "Shaandaar" |
| Shanaya Chakroborty | Character from the TV series "Kundali Bhagya" |