Total births
837
Girls' name · since 1974
Shameika
Shameika has 837 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1982 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 837
- total births
- 1974–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
837 girls have been named Shameika since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shameika recorded 837 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1998.
- 837 total births
- 1974–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
837 girls have been named Shameika since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 837
- total births
- 1974–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Shameika was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
72 babies were named Shameika in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Shameika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shameika's full recorded timeline at 1986, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 72 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shameika at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shameika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1998
- Peak year (1982)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Shameika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shameika's strongest decade.
499 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Shameika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 197
1970s
197 births
- 1980s
1980s
499 births
- 1990s 141
1990s
141 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 499 births (60% of all-time use).
How Shameika 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 Shameika's total volume
Shameika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shameika by state
Where Shameika concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 78 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 31 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 25 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 22 | 2.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Shameika's total US births 9.3%
Even split
78 of 837 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Shameika appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shameika? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 837 babies named Shameika. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 72 births.
When was Shameika most popular? ▼
Shameika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 499 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Shameika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shameika are New York (78 births), Georgia (31 births), Florida (25 births).
How long has the name Shameika been used? ▼
Shameika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 25 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Shameika? ▼
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 Shameika's data
- Shameika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (499 total births); usage has since declined to 141 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shameikas (78 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 Shameika
Nearby Names Like Shameika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shameika
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 Shameika side by side: Shameika vs Sharon Shameika vs Shannon Shameika vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–1998 (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. "Shameika: Baby Name Since 1974 - 837 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shameika. 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 Shameika 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.