girl's name
Shekima
shuh-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 33
Shekima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1985 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 1977, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shekima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shekima?
In 1985, Shekima 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 Shekima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekima
- English shuh-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Shekima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekima
How popular is the name Shekima?
In 1985, Shekima 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 Shekima a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekima?
Shekima has 3 syllables.
When was Shekima most popular?
Shekima peaked in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.