Holding steady.
Popularity of Shameika since 1974
Babies named Shameika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 499 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shameika emerged in the United States in the 1970s, part of a distinctive wave of African American feminine names built around the 'Sha-' prefix and '-ika' suffix. First recorded in Social Security data in 1974, it reached its peak popularity in 1982 during the height of similar coinages, before entering a long period of decline. As of 2025, it does not appear in the top 1,000 names, indicating a stable but limited usage in recent decades. The name exemplifies the creative linguistic patterns of its era, drawing from phonetic combinations rather than traditional etymological roots. Its trajectory reflects broader naming trends in African American communities during the late 20th century.
Shameika is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, part of a wave of inventive African American names beginning with 'Sha-' and ending with '-ika' or '-eka'. It may have been influenced by names like Shamika or Lakeisha, reflecting a pattern of creating distinctive feminine names. Its first recorded usage in Social Security data is 1974, and it saw peak popularity in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Mika, Meika
Sibling names for Shameika
Names that share Shameika's style, for a brother or sister.
