Shanaka is of Sinhalese origin, meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. It is a name primarily used in Sri Lanka, often favored for its cultural significance and distinct sound.
The given statistics indicate that the name Shanaka was more popular during certain periods than others, with a total of 16 babies named Shanaka born between 1979 and 1988. The years with the highest number of births were 1984 and 1988, each having 5 births, while there were only 6 births in 1979.