Shaniece Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaniece is a modern name with roots in American English, derived from a blend of existing names. It means 'God is gracious' and gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American families. The name is characterized by its uniqueness and reflects a broader trend in creative naming. There is no biblical background associated with it.
The name Shaniece is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shaniece has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shaniece' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7943rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1634th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4439th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shaniece' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaniece"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈniːs/
Origin
Modern American English
Etymology
The name Shaniece is a modern creation, likely derived from a combination of the names 'Sharon' and 'Denise'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of unique and creative naming practices.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Shaniece
Historical Usage
Shaniece gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly among African American communities, as parents sought distinctive names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Shanice, Shanisia
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Shaniece is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shaniece Hairston
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaniece"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shaniece"
"Shaniece" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7943rd of 19264 | 77 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1634th of 27321 | 1,371 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4439th of 35406 | 486 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13399th of 30306 | 70 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaniece" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shaniece" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.11% 1515th/3685 |
23.13% 1035th/4475 |
32.48% 1687th/5194 |
35.43% 2238th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
50.74% 2620th/5164 |
63.71% 4659th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaniece"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaniece" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.