Shanieka is of Jamaican origin and means "little warrior." It is composed of two elements: "sha" meaning "little," and "nieka" meaning "warrior." This unique and powerful name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among families looking for distinctive yet meaningful names for their children.
The name Shanieka had its peak popularity between the years of 1983 to 1990, with a high of 30 births recorded in 1990. However, it has seen a decline since then, with only 5 births reported in 1997. Over the span of these years, there were a total of 220 babies named Shanieka.