Shanequa
girl nameShanequa entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #731 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#731
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3596 |
| 1980s | #2115 |
| 1990s | #2326 |
| 2000s | #13220 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Shanequa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanequa alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanequa in 2025?
- Shanequa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanequa most popular?
- Shanequa peaked in 1991, reaching #731 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanequa with classmates?
- Shanequa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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