Gracious
A modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name 'Nequa'. It is often interpreted as a variation of Jane or Joan, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Shanequa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #732 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American media personality
Character in the animated series · The Boondocks
