UK girl's name
Sheniece
A modern invented name derived from blending "Shenita" and "Denise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sheniece is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sheniece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3142, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1998. 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.
Sheniece is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Sheniece. 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 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sheniece ranked #3142 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Sheniece.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sheniece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3142
1998
Births in 1998
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Sheniece mean?
The name Sheniece has its origins in the Anglicized form of the French name Chénice, which was derived from the Old French word "chenice," meaning "hemp." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in France, although the exact time period is uncertain.
In the early modern era, the name Sheniece began to spread beyond France and into other parts of Europe, particularly in England and the British Isles. It is believed that the spelling variations, such as Sheniece, emerged during this time as a result of the name's adaptation to different languages and dialects.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheniece can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, England, dated 1637. Here, the name appears as "Sheniece Willoughby," suggesting that the name had already gained some traction in England by the 17th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sheniece. One such figure was Sheniece Montfort (1589-1648), a French noblewoman who played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion. Another was Sheniece Beaumont (1711-1786), an English botanist known for her contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.
In the 19th century, Sheniece Bartlett (1843-1912) was an American educator and women's rights activist who advocated for equal educational opportunities for women. Sheniece Dubois (1868-1963), a French artist, was renowned for her impressionist paintings depicting scenes from rural France.
More recently, Sheniece Williams (born 1966) is an American singer and songwriter best known for her hit single "Somethin' for the Honeys" in the late 1980s. She has been credited with helping to shape the sound of contemporary R&B music.
While the name Sheniece has maintained a modest presence throughout history, it has never achieved widespread popularity on a global scale. Nevertheless, its unique origins and linguistic journey from French to English have contributed to its enduring appeal as a distinctive and intriguing given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sheniece over time
The chart below shows babies named Sheniece registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sheniece, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1998, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheniece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sheniece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3469 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Sheniece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sheniece in the UK right now?
In 1998, Sheniece was ranked #3142 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sheniece most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Sheniece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sheniece?
A modern invented name derived from blending "Shenita" and "Denise".
How many people are called Sheniece in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Sheniece across the 2 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.