How Many People Are Named Sheneka?

Complete statistics for the name Sheneka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sheneka
Very Rare
American

Sheneka is a very rare female name, with only 794 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 415,427 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 64 births, and it's remained stable ever since.

~794
Living in US
1 in 415,427
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,022
Worldwide Bearers
#251,137
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
914
🇯🇲 Jamaica
26
🇬🇾 Guyana
18
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
13
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
11
🇬🇧 England
8
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4
🇮🇳 India
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
794 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
817
Would be 30–60 (99%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 822 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sheneka Through the Generations

Sheneka has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1982 when 64 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Sheneka are adults, with 99% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong generational hold. its rarity, Sheneka maintains a stable trend, bridging classic and modern naming styles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 70
Georgia 37
North Carolina 32
Alabama 19
Tennessee 15
Mississippi 10
Texas 10
Louisiana 7
Illinois 6
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sheneka's American roots

📄 About the Name Sheneka

How Many People Have the Name Sheneka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 794 people in the United States currently share the name Sheneka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 415,427 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheneka a Common or Rare Name?

Sheneka 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 Sheneka Mean?

Sheneka 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 Sheneka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sheneka Most Popular?

The name Sheneka reached peak popularity in 1982, with 64 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 Sheneka?

Approximately 794 people named Sheneka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 822. That works out to roughly 1 in 415,427 Americans.

Is Sheneka a rare name?

Sheneka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 415,427 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheneka mean?

Sheneka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Sheneka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sheneka are male and 100% are female.

When was Sheneka most popular?

Sheneka peaked in 1982 with 64 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US794
All-Time Births822
1 in X1 in 415,427
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1982
World Rank#251,137
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.