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Shanika

The name Shanika peaked for boys at #7203 in 1982. Shanika is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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Shanika appears to be a modern constructed name that emerged in the United States in the 1960s and gained popularity through the 1970s and 1980s. The prefix 'Sha-' is found in many contemporary names and may relate to the French 'Cha-' sound found in names like Charlotte and Chantal. The suffix '-nika' could be connected to names of Slavic origin where 'Nika' means 'victory,' or to Greek 'Nike' with the same meaning. Alternatively, it might relate to the name Monica with a modified prefix. Shanika reached its peak popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s before gradually declining. The name exemplifies creative naming patterns that combine recognizable phonetic elements to create distinctive sounds. Usage records show the name has been used consistently, though not extensively, across various regions of the United States.

The name Shanika is currently ranked #806 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #495 in 1979. It is currently rising in popularity. Shanika is occasionally used for boys in 1989.

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