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A modern American creation, likely combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Daniqua or Janiqua, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan. It gained popularity in African American communities in the late 20th century as a distinctive, rhythmic name.
Less common today
Shanikqua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,421 in 1991.
American media personality
Character in the animated series · The Boondocks
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
