Girl · #14,121 in 2026

Shanequia

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

Current Rank

#14,121

Peak Rank

#2,935 (1991)

Total Babies

162

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

1998

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2935

Peak Rank

162

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shanequia

Shanequia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 39 Shanequias were born — ranking #2,935 that year. As of 2026, Shanequia ranks #14,121 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 162 Shanequias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shanequia

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

Shaniqua
Shanika
Shamika
Shaneka
Shakia
Channukah
Channukkah
Ginocchio
Phenicia
Acequia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanequia

What does the name Shanequia mean?

Shanequia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shanequia in 2026?

In 2026, Shanequia ranks #14,121 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shanequia most popular?

Shanequia reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,935 that year with 39 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shanequia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shanequia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shanequia include Falicia, Anisah, Kadeisha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shanequia

Shanequia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 162 births in the dataset. Shanequia's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,935. Use the chart and map above to compare Shanequia'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.