Shaniqua
sh(a)-ni-qua
US Popularity:10115
Origin:American
Meaning:Gift of God, Yaweh is merciful
Shaniqua is an American respelling of Welsh, Hebrew, and African origin. It takes inspiration from Sian, a popular name for baby girls that means "God is gracious" or Yahweh is merciful." Until the '80s, Shaniqua was virtually unheard of but quickly dominated the top 1,000 charts in the early '90s. Its creative 'qua' spelling adds something extra, instilling baby with a bold, fearless, and totally feisty personality.
Shaniqua Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shaniqua is currently #2211 on The Bump
Girl:Shaniqua is currently #971 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2010
#20791
in 2010
+ 9456
from 2008
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