Gracious
A modern American name likely created by combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Danika or a variation of Jane. It is often interpreted as a variant of Shani, which has roots in Hebrew and Swahili, generally conveying divine favor.
Less common today
Shanika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #722 in 1991.
British actress known for the film Adulthood
Character in the animated series The Boondocks · The Boondocks
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
