girl's name
Sheneka
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 822
Sheneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1982, when 64 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.
Sheneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 253 |
| 1980s | 447 |
| 1990s | 122 |
How Popular Is Sheneka?
In 1997, Sheneka 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 Sheneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheneka
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Sheneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheneka
How popular is the name Sheneka?
In 1997, Sheneka 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 Sheneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheneka?
Sheneka has 3 syllables.
When was Sheneka most popular?
Sheneka peaked in 1982, when 64 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.