Shanika
Girl nameShanika has been given to 5,610 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1979.
Meaning & origin /ʃəˈniːkə/
From Sinhalese ශානිකා (śānikā).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,610
Peak year
1979 (410 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1970
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanika — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanika.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanika?
Shanika has been given to 5,610 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanika peak?
Shanika peaked in 1979, when 410 babies were given the name.
Is Shanika a girl or boy name?
Shanika is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanika are girls).
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