Shantiqua
Shantiqua is a girl baby name. Ranked #32,286 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shantiqua first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 41 babies have been named Shantiqua in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantiqua is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,286 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #32,286
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Shantiqua
Shantiqua is a girl name .
Shantiqua is currently ranked #32,286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantiqua include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantiqua include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis