Sheniqua

Sheniqua: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Sheniqua

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

How popular is Sheniqua?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1799peak rank (1991)
703babies since 1880

Since 1880, 703 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheniqua. Its highest rank for girls was #1799 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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

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Sheniqua FAQ

What does the name Sheniqua mean?

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

How popular is the name Sheniqua?

Since 1880, 703 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheniqua. Its highest rank for girls was #1799 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Sheniqua a boy or girl name?

Sheniqua is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 703 girls and 0 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.