Shanikqua

Girl name

Shanikqua has been given to 189 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1991.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

189

Peak year

1991 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shanikqua — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shaniquagirl

5,117 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanikqua.

Lacreshiagirl

189 babies since 1973

Tranishagirl

189 babies since 1978

Akeilagirl

189 babies since 1980

Shakeylagirl

189 babies since 1981

Abreagirl

189 babies since 1984

Takeyahgirl

189 babies since 1990

Carleshagirl

190 babies since 1975

Saritgirl

190 babies since 1978

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shanikqua?

Shanikqua has been given to 189 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shanikqua peak?

Shanikqua peaked in 1991, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Shanikqua a girl or boy name?

Shanikqua is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanikqua are girls).

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