girl's name
Shanieka
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 220
Shanieka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1990, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanieka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 64 |
How Popular Is Shanieka?
In 1997, Shanieka 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.
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 Shanieka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanieka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanieka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanieka
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shanieka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanieka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanieka
How popular is the name Shanieka?
In 1997, Shanieka 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 Shanieka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanieka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanieka?
Shanieka has 3 syllables.
When was Shanieka most popular?
Shanieka peaked in 1990, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.