girl's name
Shaneka
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,693
Shaneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1983, when 164 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shaneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 499 |
| 1980s | 1,398 |
| 1990s | 739 |
| 2000s | 50 |
How Popular Is Shaneka?
In 2008, Shaneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shaneka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shaneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaneka
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shaneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaneka
How popular is the name Shaneka?
In 2008, Shaneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shaneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaneka?
Shaneka has 3 syllables.
When was Shaneka most popular?
Shaneka peaked in 1983, when 164 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.