Shamika
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Shamika since 1971 — 5,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamika
Shamika 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 1971, 5,067 American babies have been named Shamika. Its peak came in 1981, when 337 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 Shamika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,385 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,284 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,803 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,279 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,608 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,158 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,287 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,794 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,775 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,185 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,110 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,143 | — | — |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,767 | — | — |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,676 | — | — |
| 1990 | 191 | #978 | 6 | #7,959 |
| 1985 | 239 | #722 | — | — |
| 1980 | 317 | #581 | — | — |
| 1975 | 136 | #935 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamika mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Shamika in 2025?
Shamika 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 Shamika?
5,067 babies have been named Shamika in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamika most popular?
Shamika peaked in 1981, when 337 newborns received the name.
Is Shamika a boy or girl name?
Shamika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamika rising or falling?
Shamika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.