Shenika Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shenika is a modern name of African American origin that combines the prefix 'Sh-' with the suffix '-nika'. Its meaning translates to 'God is gracious'. The name emerged in the late 20th century alongside a trend of unique names within the African American community. Shenika reflects individuality and strength, with variants like Shanika and Tanika also being popular. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained a positive contemporary image.
The name Shenika is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Shenika 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, 'Shenika' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2112th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1815th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18230th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Shenika' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shenika"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈniːkə/
Origin
African American English
Etymology
The name Shenika is a modern creation, likely derived from the combination of the prefix 'Sh-' and the suffix '-nika', following the pattern of other names such as Tanika and Janika. It reflects a trend in African American naming practices that emerged in the late 20th century.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Shenika
Historical Usage
Shenika gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a broader trend of unique and creative names within the African American community.
Variants & Derivatives
Shanika, Tanika, Janika
Modern Popularity & Image
Shenika is viewed as a distinctive and modern name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Shenika Smith, an American entrepreneur, Shenika Moore, a known artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shenika"
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 "Shenika"
"Shenika" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2112th of 19264 | 640 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1815th of 27321 | 1,149 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18230th of 35406 | 50 |
Regional Popularity of "Shenika" 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 "Shenika" 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) |
72.76% 2137th/2937 |
- |
30.39% 1069th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.33% 2039th/3685 |
71.37% 3194th/4475 |
20.43% 1061st/5194 |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shenika"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shenika" 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.