Girl · #10,478 in 2026

Chiniqua

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

Current Rank

#10,478

Peak Rank

#6,804 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1992

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#6804

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chiniqua

Chiniqua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 9 Chiniquas were born — ranking #6,804 that year. As of 2026, Chiniqua ranks #10,478 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Chiniquas 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 Chiniqua

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

Channukah
Channukkah
Sinica
Cienega
Chinook
Chiwawa
Chinooks
Chania
Sinque
Chinnock
Shaniqua
Shanika

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiniqua

What does the name Chiniqua mean?

Chiniqua is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chiniqua in 2026?

In 2026, Chiniqua ranks #10,478 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Chiniqua most popular?

Chiniqua reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #6,804 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Chiniqua a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chiniqua?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chiniqua include Lionel, Joleene, Carlethia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chiniqua

Chiniqua is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Chiniqua's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #6,804. Use the chart and map above to compare Chiniqua'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.