UK girl's name
Shannice
Of English origin, a variant of Shanice meaning "grace of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shannice is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shannice popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 13 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Shannice. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shannice ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 13 girls were registered as Shannice.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shannice as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
13 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Shannice mean?
The name Shannice is a relatively modern composite name that combines elements from various linguistic and cultural sources. It appears to have originated in the late 20th century, likely among English-speaking communities in North America or the Caribbean.
The first part of the name, "Shan," may derive from the Sanskrit word "shanti," meaning "peace" or "tranquility." This Sanskrit root has influenced names across various cultures, including Shannon in English and Shanti in Hindi. The second part, "nice," is an English word meaning "pleasing" or "attractive."
While the name Shannice itself does not have a long historical lineage, its component parts can be traced back to ancient languages and cultures. The Sanskrit influence reflects the enduring impact of Indian civilization on global naming traditions, while the English element highlights the name's modern, cross-cultural origins.
Records of individuals named Shannice are relatively scarce before the late 20th century. One of the earliest documented instances is Shannice Gabrielle Foster, an American singer and actress born in 1983. Another notable figure is Shannice Grigsby, an American professional basketball player born in 1985.
Other individuals who have borne the name Shannice include Shannice Antoinette Sims, an American musician born in 1988, and Shannice Graham, a Canadian soccer player born in 1995. Additionally, Shannice Yvette Smith, an American singer and songwriter, was born in 1986 and achieved some success in the early 2000s.
While the name Shannice is relatively new and its historical roots are somewhat obscure, it represents the ongoing evolution of naming practices, reflecting the blending of cultural influences in an increasingly interconnected world. Its unique combination of elements from diverse linguistic traditions is a testament to the richness and diversity of modern naming conventions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shannice over time
The chart below shows babies named Shannice registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shannice, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shannice by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shannice was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #1762 | 40 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shannice
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shannice: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shannice in the UK right now?
In 2000, Shannice was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shannice most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 13 babies registered as Shannice in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shannice?
Of English origin, a variant of Shanice meaning "grace of God".
How many people are called Shannice in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Shannice across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.