Shannice is a contemporary given name of American origin. It was coined by parents who wanted to create a unique moniker for their daughter, combining elements from various sources to reflect personal significance. The first half of the name, "Shan", could be inspired by Irish names such as Shannon or Shanley, while the second part, "nce", might derive from French names likeance or French-inspired American names likeuncee. Alternatively, it could be a simple truncation of the name Shannonda. Shannice gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and has since been chosen by parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding options for their children.
The name Shannice experienced a peak in popularity with 9 births each in 1988 and 1992, but it remained relatively consistent throughout the years between 1985 and 1994, totaling 48 births overall during this period.