Girl · #8,734 in 2026

Shawnika

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

Current Rank

#8,734

Peak Rank

#4,457 (1978)

Total Babies

158

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1992

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4457

Peak Rank

158

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shawnika

The earliest SSA record of Shawnika as a baby girl name dates back to 1974, when 5 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Shawnika — #4,457 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Shawnikas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1992 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 158 Shawnikas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shawnika

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shawnika 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
Channukah
Tanika
Tonica
Channukkah
Tunica
Unica
Hanika
Cienega

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnika

What does the name Shawnika mean?

Shawnika is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shawnika in 2026?

In 2026, Shawnika ranks #8,734 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shawnika most popular?

Shawnika reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,457 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Shawnika a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shawnika?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shawnika include Jenie, Desa, Tenita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shawnika

Shawnika is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 158 births in the dataset. Shawnika's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Shawnika'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.