girl's name
Shanika
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 5,832
Shanika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 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 1979, when 410 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,234 |
| 1980s | 2,723 |
| 1990s | 1,469 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Shanika?
In 2024, Shanika was given to 9 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 Shanika 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 Shanika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanika
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shanika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanika
How popular is the name Shanika?
In 2024, Shanika was given to 9 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 Shanika a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanika?
Shanika has 3 syllables.
When was Shanika most popular?
Shanika peaked in 1979, when 410 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.