Deshanique is of African origin, derived from the Ashanti tribe's words 'deshe' meaning 'to give' and 'nique' meaning 'light'. It is a unisex name but traditionally more popular for girls. The name gained prominence in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of unique names and the rising interest in African culture. Spelling variations include Deshaniq, Desshanique, and DeShanique.
"Deshanique saw an increase in its popularity between 1994 and 1996, with nine babies named in the former year, rising to six by the latter."