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Shiniqua

Female

« Shiniqua is a distinctive African American name created by author Zane, with no specific meaning or translation in English. »

#27080 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Shiniqua is a unique and distinctive name of African American origin. It has no specific meaning or translation in English, as it was created by the author Zane, who used it for one of her characters in the novel "The Women of Brewster Place". The name Shiniqua gained popularity after the success of this book, which won an Oprah's Book Club selection and was later adapted into a television miniseries. Despite its relatively recent origin, Shiniqua has since become a beloved name among many families looking for something special and one-of-a-kind.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Shiniqua since 1880

Total births
95
Total since 1880
Peak year
1990
20 births
in 1995
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years