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Shanice Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-NEES / ʃəˈniːs

English; 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

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
FL 6
55%
TX 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19706
197112
19729
197312
197410
197516
197618
197711
197823
197918
198019
198118
198225
198322
198430
1985106
198639
1987140
1988938
1989537
1990289
1991304
19921,859
19931,345
1994782
1995481
1996319
1997252
1998214
1999310
2000174
2001137
2002123
2003132
2004120
200591
200697
200775
200871
200956
201045
201134
201231
201326
201424
201529
201627
201715
201816
201923
202016
202110
202220
202311
20247