Shaunya is a unique and captivating name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'first' or 'beginning'. It's composed of two elements: 'Shayan', which translates to 'sleep', and 'ya', denoting 'towards'. This name is often used in India and has gained international recognition due to its distinct sound and deep cultural roots.
The name Shaunya experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in the mid-1990s and late 1990s, but has since declined.