girl's name
Shamiqua
shuh-MEE-kwuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 39
Shamiqua is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1987, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamiqua Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shamiqua?
In 1997, Shamiqua 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 Shamiqua
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamiqua Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamiqua over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamiqua
- English shuh-MEE-kwuh
Sibling Names for Shamiqua
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamiqua — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamiqua
How popular is the name Shamiqua?
In 1997, Shamiqua 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 Shamiqua a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamiqua is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamiqua?
Shamiqua has 3 syllables.
When was Shamiqua most popular?
Shamiqua peaked in 1987, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.