Total births
433
Girls' name · since 1973
Shaneeka
Shaneeka has 433 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 433
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
433 girls have been named Shaneeka since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaneeka recorded 433 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1995.
- 433 total births
- 1973–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
433 girls have been named Shaneeka since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 433
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Shaneeka was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
32 babies were named Shaneeka in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Shaneeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaneeka's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaneeka at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shaneeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1995
- Peak year (1990)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Shaneeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaneeka's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Shaneeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 89
1970s
89 births
- 1980s
1980s
236 births
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 236 births (55% of all-time use).
Shaneeka by state
Where Shaneeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 57 | 13.2% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 15 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Shaneeka's total US births 13.2%
Even split
57 of 433 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaneeka? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 433 babies named Shaneeka. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 32 births.
When was Shaneeka most popular? ▼
Shaneeka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Shaneeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaneeka are New York (57 births), North Carolina (15 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Shaneeka been used? ▼
Shaneeka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 23 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Shaneeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaneeka's data
- Shaneeka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (236 total births) through the 1990s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shaneekas (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaneeka
Nearby Names Like Shaneeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaneeka
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaneeka side by side: Shaneeka vs Sharon Shaneeka vs Shannon Shaneeka vs Shawna
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaneeka: Baby Name Since 1973 - 433 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaneeka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaneeka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.