Originating from African-American culture, the unique and captivating name Shaniquea is a blend of two elements: 'Shani', derived from Swahili meaning 'miracle', and 'qua/que' which is often associated with beauty or grace in various cultural contexts. It gained popularity during the late 20th century and continues to be chosen for its distinctive sound and meaningful origins.
The name Shaniquea has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years with a total of 27 babies named Shaniquea between 1988 and 1992. The year 1989 had the lowest number of births, with only 5, while 1991 saw a peak with 9 newborns sharing this name.