girl's name
Shanquita
shan-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 105
Shanquita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 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 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanquita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 51 |
How Popular Is Shanquita?
In 1995, Shanquita 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 Shanquita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanquita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanquita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanquita
- English shan-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shanquita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanquita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanquita
How popular is the name Shanquita?
In 1995, Shanquita 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 Shanquita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanquita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanquita?
Shanquita has 3 syllables.
When was Shanquita most popular?
Shanquita peaked in 1990, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.