Shanice

Shanice: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃəˈniːs/

Meaning and origin of Shanice

  • A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

How popular is Shanice?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#162peak rank (1992)
9,591babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,586 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #162 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #8313 in 1988. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Shanice FAQ

What does the name Shanice mean?

A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

How popular is the name Shanice?

Since 1880, 9,586 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #162 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #8313 in 1988. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shanice a boy or girl name?

Shanice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,586 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.