girl's name
Shamaka
shuh-MAH-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 39
Shamaka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamaka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Shamaka?
In 1990, Shamaka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamaka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamaka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamaka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamaka
- English shuh-MAH-kuh
Sibling Names for Shamaka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamaka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamaka
How popular is the name Shamaka?
In 1990, Shamaka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shamaka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamaka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamaka?
Shamaka has 3 syllables.
When was Shamaka most popular?
Shamaka peaked in 1980, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.