How Many People Are Named Shaniqua?
Complete statistics for the name Shaniqua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shaniqua, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 65,967 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 5,003 people named Shaniqua living in the US, this name reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 861 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 5,117 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shaniqua Through the Generations
Shaniqua, a name that's been around since the early 1990s, has seen a steady presence in the naming landscape. It peaked in 1991 with 861 births, but its popularity has remained stable since then. Today, most people named Shaniqua are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30 and none over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shaniqua's American roots
📄 About the Name Shaniqua
How Many People Have the Name Shaniqua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,003 people in the United States currently share the name Shaniqua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shaniqua a Common or Rare Name?
Shaniqua is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shaniqua Mean?
Shaniqua means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shaniqua in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shaniqua Most Popular?
The name Shaniqua reached peak popularity in 1991, with 861 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shaniqua?
Approximately 5,003 people named Shaniqua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,117. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,967 Americans.
Is Shaniqua a rare name?
Shaniqua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shaniqua mean?
Shaniqua means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Shaniqua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaniqua are male and 100% are female.
When was Shaniqua most popular?
Shaniqua peaked in 1991 with 861 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.