girl's name
Shamekia
shuh-MEE-kee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 947
Shamekia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 8 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 1981, when 74 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamekia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 238 |
| 1980s | 548 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 8 |
How Popular Is Shamekia?
In 2001, Shamekia was given to 8 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 Shamekia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamekia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamekia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamekia
- English shuh-MEE-kee-uh
Sibling Names for Shamekia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamekia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamekia
How popular is the name Shamekia?
In 2001, Shamekia was given to 8 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 Shamekia a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamekia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamekia?
Shamekia has 4 syllables.
When was Shamekia most popular?
Shamekia peaked in 1981, when 74 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.