Gracious
A modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Janiqua or similar sounds. It is ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious', via the French name Jeanne.
Less common today
Shaniqua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #313 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American media personality
Character in the animated series · The Boondocks
