Total births
936
Girls' name · since 1973
Shameeka
Shameeka has 936 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 936
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Shameeka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 936 have been recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Shameeka recorded 936 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2001.
- 936 total births
- 1973–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
936 girls have been named Shameeka since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 936
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Shameeka was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
77 babies were named Shameeka in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Shameeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shameeka's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 77, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shameeka at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shameeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2001
- Peak year (1980)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Shameeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shameeka's strongest decade.
488 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Shameeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
274 births
- 1980s
1980s
488 births
- 1990s 169
1990s
169 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 488 births (52% of all-time use).
How Shameeka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shameeka's total volume
Shameeka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shameeka by state
Where Shameeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 403 | 43.1% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 17 | 1.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Shameeka's total US births 43.1%
Even split
403 of 936 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shameeka? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 936 babies named Shameeka. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 77 births.
When was Shameeka most popular? ▼
Shameeka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 488 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Shameeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shameeka are New York (403 births), South Carolina (17 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Shameeka been used? ▼
Shameeka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 29 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Shameeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shameeka's data
- Shameeka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (488 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shameekas (403 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shameeka
Nearby Names Like Shameeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shameeka
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shameeka side by side: Shameeka vs Sharon Shameeka vs Shannon Shameeka vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shameeka: Baby Name Since 1973 - 936 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shameeka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shameeka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.