Gracious
Shanai is often considered a modern phonetic variation of Shana or Shania. While its exact roots are debated, it is most frequently linked to the Hebrew name Jane or Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' or sometimes associated with Gaelic origins.
Less common today
Shanai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,894 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for her work in independent film
