Girl · #11,780 in 2026

Shanquilla

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

Current Rank

#11,780

Peak Rank

#11,408 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

1993

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#11408

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shanquilla

Shanquilla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 6 Shanquillas were born — ranking #11,408 that year. As of 2026, Shanquilla ranks #11,780 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Shanquillas 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 Shanquilla

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

Shangrila
Chantilly
Shakila
Jonquil
Chuckwalla
Shankles
Shankle
Jacquelyn
Shinola
Sequela
Jonquils
Shankly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanquilla

What does the name Shanquilla mean?

Shanquilla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shanquilla in 2026?

In 2026, Shanquilla ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shanquilla most popular?

Shanquilla reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #11,408 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Shanquilla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shanquilla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shanquilla include Gee, Jaynelle, Siobhain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shanquilla

Shanquilla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Shanquilla's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #11,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Shanquilla'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.