girl's name
Shanikwa
shuh-NEE-kwuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 85
Shanikwa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 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 1991, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanikwa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 62 |
How Popular Is Shanikwa?
In 1994, Shanikwa 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.
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 Shanikwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanikwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanikwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanikwa
- English shuh-NEE-kwuh
Sibling Names for Shanikwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanikwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanikwa
How popular is the name Shanikwa?
In 1994, Shanikwa 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 Shanikwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanikwa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanikwa?
Shanikwa has 3 syllables.
When was Shanikwa most popular?
Shanikwa peaked in 1991, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.