girl's name
Shemekia
shuh-MEE-kee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 333
Shemekia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 10 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 1982, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shemekia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 24 |
How Popular Is Shemekia?
In 1992, Shemekia was given to 10 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 Shemekia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shemekia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shemekia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shemekia
- English shuh-MEE-kee-uh
Sibling Names for Shemekia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shemekia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shemekia
How popular is the name Shemekia?
In 1992, Shemekia was given to 10 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 Shemekia a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemekia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shemekia?
Shemekia has 4 syllables.
When was Shemekia most popular?
Shemekia peaked in 1982, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.