Shanekia is of African American origin, derived from the Arabic 'Shaneeqah', meaning 'beautiful'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and is often considered a unique and captivating choice for a first name.
The name Shanekia experienced its peak popularity between 1980 and 1991, with a high of 22 births in 1991. However, it began to decline significantly after that period, dropping from 13 births in 1992 to just 6 births in both 1994 and 1995.