Shameika
Every Shameika since 1974 — 837 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shameika
Shameika is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 837 American babies have been named Shameika. Its peak came in 1982, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shameika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shameika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1995 | 13 | #6,962 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,798 |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,038 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,273 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shameika in 2025?
Shameika did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shameika?
837 babies have been named Shameika in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shameika most popular?
Shameika peaked in 1982, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Shameika a boy or girl name?
Shameika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shameika rising or falling?
Shameika has been roughly stable over the past decade.