Shinequa is a unique and striking female given name of African American origin. It is derived from two elements found in many African names: "Shi" meaning 'light' or 'brilliant', and "Nequa" which means 'bright'. Thus, the name Shinequa translates to 'radiant light'. This moniker gained popularity during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend towards names that reflect African heritage.
Shinequa saw a consistent number of babies named annually from 1980 to 1981 and again in 1988, with the highest recorded year being 1991 when there were 12 births. Overall, over these four years, there were a total of 27 Shinequas born.