Shanika
- Pronunciation
- [Sha-ni-ka]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Vibrant, Cheerful."
- Origin
- English
Shanika Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,599 baby girls have been named Shanika. The name peaked in 1979 with 410 US births that year (rank #495). In 2024, ranked #10925 nationally — 10,430 places below its 1979 peak.
Top States for Shanika
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shanika births are: Florida (482), New York (363), Illinois (361).
Other English-Origin Names Like Shanika
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shanika's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Shanika
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Compare Shanika to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shanika against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).