Shanika
Shanika: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃəˈniːkə/
Meaning and origin of Shanika
- A female given name of Sinhala usage.
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Etymology
From Sinhalese ශානිකා (śānikā).
How popular is Shanika?
Since 1880, 5,599 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanika (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #495 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #7202 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Shanika
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Shanika
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Shanika FAQ
What does the name Shanika mean?
A female given name of Sinhala usage. A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. From Sinhalese ශානිකා (śānikā).
How popular is the name Shanika?
Since 1880, 5,599 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanika (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #495 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #7202 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shanika a boy or girl name?
Shanika is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,599 girls and 11 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.