Johniqua is an uncommon, yet captivating female given name of African American origin. It is composed of two elements: 'John', a classic name of Hebrew derivation meaning 'God is gracious', and 'iqua', which appears to be an invented element. The name Johniqua likely emerged during the 20th century in African American communities, where it was created as a feminine counterpart to John. Despite its unique composition, Johniqua does not appear to have any specific meanings or symbolic associations beyond its connection to the name John.
The name Johniqua experienced a significant rise in popularity between 1992 and 1993, with the number of births nearly doubling from 11 to 14. However, it seems to have lost some of its appeal afterwards, as the birth numbers fluctuated but generally declined until 1996. Overall, there were a total of 60 babies named Johniqua over these seven years.