Gracious; beautiful
Shanya is often considered a modern variation of Shana or Shania. It is frequently linked to the Hebrew name Jane or John, meaning 'God is gracious,' though in some contexts it is associated with Sanskrit roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'first.'
Less common today
Shanya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,185 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
