Total births
947
Girls' name · since 1973
Shamekia
Shamekia has 947 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 947
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
947 girls have been named Shamekia since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shamekia recorded 947 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.
- 947 total births
- 1973–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
947 girls have been named Shamekia since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 947
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Shamekia was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
74 babies were named Shamekia in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Shamekia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shamekia's full recorded timeline at 1986, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 74 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shamekia at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shamekia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2001
- Peak year (1981)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Shamekia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shamekia's strongest decade.
548 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Shamekia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
238 births
- 1980s
1980s
548 births
- 1990s 153
1990s
153 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 548 births (58% of all-time use).
How Shamekia 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 Shamekia's total volume
Shamekia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shamekia by state
Where Shamekia concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 93 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 58 | 6.1% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 52 | 5.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 49 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 47 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Texas | | 39 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 27 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Florida | | 25 | 2.6% |
Georgia share of Shamekia's total US births 9.8%
Even split
93 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Shamekia appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamekia? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 947 babies named Shamekia. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 74 births.
When was Shamekia most popular? ▼
Shamekia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 548 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Shamekia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shamekia are Georgia (93 births), Mississippi (58 births), South Carolina (52 births).
How long has the name Shamekia been used? ▼
Shamekia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 29 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Shamekia? ▼
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 Shamekia's data
- Shamekia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (548 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Shamekias (93 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Shamekia
Nearby Names Like Shamekia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamekia
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 Shamekia side by side: Shamekia vs Sharon Shamekia vs Shannon Shamekia 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, 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. "Shamekia: Baby Name Since 1973 - 947 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamekia. 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 Shamekia 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.