Girl · #14,958 in 2026

Shynia

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

Current Rank

#14,958

Peak Rank

#6,721 (1996)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2010

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#6721

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shynia

Shynia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 13 Shynias were born — ranking #6,721 that year. As of 2026, Shynia ranks #14,958 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Shynias 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 Shynia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shynia 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 Shynia

What does the name Shynia mean?

Shynia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shynia in 2026?

In 2026, Shynia ranks #14,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shynia most popular?

Shynia reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #6,721 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Shynia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shynia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shynia include Kashawna, Deshia, Blimie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shynia

Shynia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Shynia's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #6,721. Use the chart and map above to compare Shynia'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.