Girl · #8,079 in 2026

Chaniqua

Name: Popularity of the name Chaniqua in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chaniqua, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,079

Peak Rank

#2,989 (1991)

Total Babies

198

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1995

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2989

Peak Rank

198

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chaniqua

Chaniqua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 38 Chaniquas were born — ranking #2,989 that year. As of 2026, Chaniqua ranks #8,079 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 198 Chaniquas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Chaniqua

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chaniqua is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shaniqua
Channukah
Channukkah
Chania
Shanika
Shaneka
Cienega
Hannukah
Shania
Kanika
Hanika
Taneka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaniqua

What does the name Chaniqua mean?

Chaniqua is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chaniqua in 2026?

In 2026, Chaniqua ranks #8,079 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Chaniqua most popular?

Chaniqua reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,989 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chaniqua most popular?

Chaniqua has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chaniqua.

Is Chaniqua a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chaniqua is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chaniqua?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chaniqua include Chandelle, Janika, Teagen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chaniqua

Chaniqua is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Chaniqua's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,989. Use the chart and map above to compare Chaniqua's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.