Holding steady.
Popularity of Shameca since 1973
Babies named Shameca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 156 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shameca is a modern American invented name that first appeared in 1973, a time when many parents were creating distinctive names by blending popular sounds. The name achieved its peak usage in 1976 but never entered the top 1,000 rankings, placing it among the rarer names of its era. Its usage has remained stable since then, with no notable resurgence. Shameca is a reflection of the creative naming patterns of the 1970s, where phonetic elements like Sha and eca were combined to produce unique feminine names. It is a name that stands apart from traditional etymologies, appealing to those seeking a truly original choice.
Shameca appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly formed by blending the popular prefix Sha- (as in Sharon, Shanda) with the fashionable suffix -eca or -ica (as in Monica, Jessica). It first appeared in the 1970s and saw modest use, peaking in 1976. The name has no known traditional etymology or meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Meca
Sibling names for Shameca
Names that share Shameca's style, for a brother or sister.
