Shanikia
girl nameShanikia entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5209 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5209
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #8372 |
| 1990s | #11818 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shanikia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shanikia alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanikia in 2025?
- Shanikia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanikia most popular?
- Shanikia peaked in 1982, reaching #5209 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanikia with classmates?
- Shanikia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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