girl's name
Shannika
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 42
Shannika 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 1980, when 8 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.
Shannika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shannika?
In 1993, Shannika 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 Shannika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannika
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shannika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannika
How popular is the name Shannika?
In 1993, Shannika 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 Shannika a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannika?
Shannika has 3 syllables.
When was Shannika most popular?
Shannika peaked in 1980, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.