Shanquilla is a unique and captivating name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'shanquella', meaning 'peace'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, adding to the rich tapestry of diverse names in modern culture.
"Between 1989 and 1993, Shanquilla was given as a name to babies born in those years a total of 23 times, with the highest number of occurrences being six times each in 1990, 1992, and 1993."