Chenique is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "chanaca," which means "to be happy." It is primarily used as a female given name but can also be used for males in some cases. The name gained popularity in Spain during the 20th century and has since spread to other Spanish-speaking countries.
The name Chenique appears to have experienced a brief peak in popularity around the year 1990 with a total of 42 births over this period.