Girl · #14,411 in 2026

Shinia

Name: Popularity of the name Shinia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shinia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,411

Peak Rank

#9,581 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

1999

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#9581

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shinia

Shinia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 8 Shinias were born — ranking #9,581 that year. As of 2026, Shinia ranks #14,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Shinias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shinia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shinia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shania
Shinwa
Shinny
Sinead
Shinier
Shinney
Shinnied
Shemaiah
Shinnies
Zinnia
Linnea
Linea

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shinia

What does the name Shinia mean?

Shinia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shinia in 2026?

In 2026, Shinia ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shinia most popular?

Shinia reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #9,581 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Shinia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shinia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shinia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shinia include Sidne, Jenesa, Taima. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shinia

Shinia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Shinia's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #9,581. Use the chart and map above to compare Shinia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.