God is 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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shaney in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
