girl's name
Shanequa
shuh-NEE-kwuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,883
Shanequa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 8 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 1991, when 284 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.
Shanequa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 234 |
| 1980s | 514 |
| 1990s | 1,107 |
| 2000s | 19 |
How Popular Is Shanequa?
In 2002, Shanequa was given to 8 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 Shanequa 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 Shanequa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanequa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanequa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanequa
- English shuh-NEE-kwuh
Sibling Names for Shanequa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanequa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanequa
How popular is the name Shanequa?
In 2002, Shanequa was given to 8 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 Shanequa a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanequa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanequa?
Shanequa has 3 syllables.
When was Shanequa most popular?
Shanequa peaked in 1991, when 284 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.