girl's name
Shineka
shuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 150
Shineka 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 1980, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shineka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Shineka?
In 1995, Shineka 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 Shineka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shineka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shineka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shineka
- English shuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shineka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shineka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shineka
How popular is the name Shineka?
In 1995, Shineka 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 Shineka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shineka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shineka?
Shineka has 3 syllables.
When was Shineka most popular?
Shineka peaked in 1980, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.