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Shanika Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-NEE-ka / ʃəˈniːkə

African American; English

Meaning

God is gracious; a form of the name Shani

Historical & Cultural Background

Shanika is a name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a modern variation of traditional names. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, incorporating elements from both African and English naming practices. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, aligning with trends of unique and creative name formations.

Trend Summary

Shanika saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shanique
  • Shanika

International Variants

Famous people named Shanika

Fictional characters named Shanika

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shanika was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shanika has ranked as high as #738 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Shanika has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shanika (2007)

StateBirthsShare
FL 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19708
197115
197228
197327
197466
1975106
1976129
1977188
1978257
1979410
1980262
1981257
1982288
1983275
1984277
1985269
1986233
1987296
1988271
1989284
1990288
1991289
1992250
1993178
1994119
1995105
199679
199765
199856
199940
200028
200121
20029
200315
200415
200515
20068
200716
200815
20098
201010
20115
20135
20165
20249