Shanice Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-NEES / ʃəˈniːsEnglish; African American
Meaning
God is gracious; a combination of 'Sha' and 'nice'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shanice emerged as a popular name in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a modern invention, combining elements from other names. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and syllables.
Trend Summary
Shanice saw a peak in popularity in the 1990s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shaniece
- Shaniss
International Variants
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Famous people named Shanice
Shanice Wilson is an American singer known for her hit songs in the 1990s.
Shanice Williams is an American actress who gained recognition for her role in 'The Wiz Live!'.
Fictional characters named Shanice
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shanice was first seen in the United States in 1968. Shanice has ranked as high as #322 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Shanice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shanice (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 106 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 140 |
| 1988 | 938 |
| 1989 | 537 |
| 1990 | 289 |
| 1991 | 304 |
| 1992 | 1,859 |
| 1993 | 1,345 |
| 1994 | 782 |
| 1995 | 481 |
| 1996 | 319 |
| 1997 | 252 |
| 1998 | 214 |
| 1999 | 310 |
| 2000 | 174 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 123 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 97 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |