Shameka
Girl nameShameka has been given to 6,191 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1980.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,191
Peak year
1980 (452 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1971
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Shameka's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #828 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shameka — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shameka.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shameka?
Shameka has been given to 6,191 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shameka peak?
Shameka peaked in 1980, when 452 babies were given the name.
Is Shameka a girl or boy name?
Shameka is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shameka are girls).
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