Shanieka
girl nameShanieka entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #3523 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#3523
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6584 |
| 1980s | #6100 |
| 1990s | #8703 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shanieka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanieka alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanieka in 2025?
- Shanieka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanieka most popular?
- Shanieka peaked in 1990, reaching #3523 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanieka with classmates?
- Shanieka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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