girl's name
Shaniqua
shuh-NEE-kwuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 5,267
Shaniqua is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 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 861 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.
Shaniqua Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 326 |
| 1980s | 1,133 |
| 1990s | 3,525 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 8 |
How Popular Is Shaniqua?
In 2010, Shaniqua 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 Shaniqua 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 Shaniqua
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaniqua Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaniqua over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaniqua
- English shuh-NEE-kwuh
Sibling Names for Shaniqua
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaniqua — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaniqua
How popular is the name Shaniqua?
In 2010, Shaniqua 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 Shaniqua a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaniqua is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaniqua?
Shaniqua has 3 syllables.
When was Shaniqua most popular?
Shaniqua peaked in 1991, when 861 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.