Shawnisha is of African-American origin, derived from the combination of 'Shawn' and 'Nisha'. It gained popularity during the late 20th century as a unique and stylish choice for girls. Pronounced /shəˈniːʃə/, it consists of five syllables with the stress falling on the third syllable. The name Shawnisha has not been extensively used outside African-American communities, contributing to its rarity and distinctiveness in many cultures. It does not have any specific historical figures or legendary characters associated with it, allowing parents to assign their own meanings or associations when choosing this name for their child.
Shawnisha saw its highest popularity in 1989 with 8 births that year. Its lowest point was in 1995 with only 6 births. Over these three years, the name appeared 21 times in total.