girl's name
Shankia
SHANG-kee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 59
Shankia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 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 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shankia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 20 |
How Popular Is Shankia?
In 1993, Shankia 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 Shankia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shankia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shankia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shankia
- English SHANG-kee-uh
Sibling Names for Shankia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shankia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shankia
How popular is the name Shankia?
In 1993, Shankia 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 Shankia a girl's or a boy's name?
Shankia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shankia?
Shankia has 3 syllables.
When was Shankia most popular?
Shankia peaked in 1990, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.