Gracious
Shaney is a diminutive form of Shane, which is the Anglicized version of the Irish name Seán. Seán itself is the Irish equivalent of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It carries the traditional meaning of divine favor or grace.
Less common today
Shaney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,918 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
