Shanika
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shanika was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,610 births recorded 1970–2024 · peaked in 1979 with 410 births
Most common in: Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
106 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
106 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shanika’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #1502 | — |
| 1996 | #1840 | ↓338 |
| 1997 | #2138 | ↓298 |
| 1998 | #2461 | ↓323 |
| 1999 | #3188 | ↓727 |
| 2000 | #4291 | ↓1103 |
| 2001 | #5364 | ↓1073 |
| 2002 | #10246 | ↓4882 |
| 2003 | #7207 | ↑3039 |
| 2004 | #7391 | ↓184 |
| 2005 | #7500 | ↓109 |
| 2006 | #12420 | ↓4920 |
| 2007 | #7733 | ↑4687 |
| 2008 | #8109 | ↓376 |
| 2009 | #12429 | ↓4320 |
| 2010 | #10451 | ↑1978 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↓6313 |
| 2013 | #16547 | ↑217 |
| 2016 | #16215 | ↑332 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↑5944 |
Frequently asked questions about Shanika
Is Shanika a popular name?
Shanika has 5,610 recorded births in United States between 1970 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Shanika more common for boys or girls?
Shanika is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shanika most popular?
Shanika peaked in 1979 in United States, with 410 recorded births that year.
Is Shanika rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shanika’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5818 in 1970 to #10271 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Shanika?
At least 5,716 babies have been recorded with the name Shanika across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shanika popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shanika appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.