Shaniqua
shə-NEE-kwah
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
5,117
Peak Year
#861 in 1991
First Recorded
1971
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Shaniqua is a modern African-American name, created in the 20th century. It is considered a variant of Shanae or unique creation.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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