Girl · #11,807 in 2026

Shaniquia

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

Current Rank

#11,807

Peak Rank

#3,817 (1991)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1996

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#3817

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaniquia

Shaniquia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 27 Shaniquias were born — ranking #3,817 that year. As of 2026, Shaniquia ranks #11,807 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Shaniquias 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Shaniquia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaniquia 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
Shaneka
Shamika
Manequin
Sonically
Tanika
Ginocchio
Janicki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaniquia

What does the name Shaniquia mean?

Shaniquia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaniquia in 2026?

In 2026, Shaniquia ranks #11,807 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaniquia most popular?

Shaniquia reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #3,817 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shaniquia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shaniquia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaniquia include Affie, Lousia, Girtrue. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaniquia

Shaniquia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Shaniquia's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #3,817. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaniquia'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.