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Shine

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Pronounced SHYNE /ˈʃaɪn/High

Meaning: From the English word shine, 'to give out bright light; radiance; brilliance' (also a name in Malayalam/Burmese); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To shine; radiance; brightness: Shine is a word-name. Bright, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word shine, 'to give out bright light; radiance; brilliance' (also a name in Malayalam/Burmese); a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7185 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shine comes from the English word shine, 'to give out bright light; radiance; brilliance' (it is also a name in Malayalam and Burmese; we note the word-name). A bright, modern name (said 'SHYNE').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, to-shine-and-radiance at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Shine comes from the English word for 'to give out bright light; radiance; brilliance' (and is also a name in Malayalam and Burmese) — a bright, modern word-name (we note the word-name; said 'SHYNE').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Shine — word-name

Variations

ShyneShinie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shine mean?

Shine is an English word-name — 'to give out bright light; radiance; brilliance'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Shine?

It's said SHYNE /ˈʃaɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Shine a boy or girl name?

Shine is most often a girl's name (it is unisex in some cultures).

How popular is Shine?

Shine is a rare name in the U.S.

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