girl's name
Shameka
shuh-MEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 6,194
Shameka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 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 452 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shameka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,626 |
| 1980s | 3,354 |
| 1990s | 1,085 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Shameka?
In 2010, Shameka 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.
Where Shameka Is Used
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 Shameka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shameka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shameka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shameka
- English shuh-MEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shameka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shameka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shameka
How popular is the name Shameka?
In 2010, Shameka 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 Shameka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shameka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shameka?
Shameka has 3 syllables.
When was Shameka most popular?
Shameka peaked in 1980, when 452 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.