Modern invented name, possibly meaning God is gracious
Shanyla is a modern American coinage likely created by blending the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Nyla. While it does not have a singular ancient etymology, it is often associated with the meanings of its components, such as the Hebrew 'Yochanan' (God is gracious) or the Arabic 'Naila' (attainer).
Less common today
Shanyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,426 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
