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Shaneese

Female

« Shaneese is a distinctive African American name derived from Shanise, meaning 'little girl'. »

#27695 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Shaneese is a unique and distinctive name of African American origin. It is derived from the name Shanise, which itself is a combination of two elements: "Shawn," meaning "little" or "young," and "-ese," a suffix used to create female names. Therefore, Shaneese translates to "little girl" or "young girl." This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and has since become more widespread. It is not widely known outside of North America but continues to be popular among African American communities.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Shaneese since 1880

Total births
90
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
14 births
in 1997
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years