Holding steady.
Popularity of Shonika since 1972
Babies named Shonika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shonika is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its peak usage in 1978, but has never been common enough to enter the national top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in usage since its introduction, with no significant resurgence. Shonika is primarily used for girls and has no recorded top states of popularity, indicating its scattered but persistent use across the country. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely follows a pattern of creative name formation that gained popularity in African American communities during the 1970s.
Shonika is a modern American name, likely coined in the mid-20th century. It may be a feminine variant of Shawn or a creative combination of the prefix 'Sho-' with the popular suffix '-nika', though no definitive derivation exists.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shoni, Nika
Sibling names for Shonika
Names that share Shonika's style, for a brother or sister.
