Holding steady.
Popularity of Shineka since 1973
Babies named Shineka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shineka is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the early 1970s, first recorded in 1973. Its peak popularity occurred in 1980, and it has remained in consistent but low use since then, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally. The name follows a pattern of African American naming traditions that blend trendy prefixes and suffixes to create distinctive identities. It was used across a variety of states without a strong regional concentration. Shineka exemplifies a broader trend of creative name construction in the late 20th century and reflects the cultural value placed on unique and melodic names.
Shineka first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s and was most popular in 1980. It likely follows the trend of creating distinctive feminine names by blending the popular 'Sh-' sound with the '-neeka' suffix, seen in names like Shanika and Monique. There is no established derivation from an earlier language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shi, Neka, Kiki
Sibling names for Shineka
Names that share Shineka's style, for a brother or sister.
