MallowbyNames

Shamonica

shah-MON-ih-kah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining elements of names like Shannon and Monica, or a creative respelling of Shawna or Monica.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shamonica since 1975

Babies named Shamonica per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81624198020002020Most births 1989Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s43
1980s142
1990s102
2000s10
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shamonica is a rare, modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its highest usage in 1989, the peak year, and has since remained stable at very low levels of use. The name is primarily used for girls and appears to fit a pattern of creatively combined names popularized during the late 20th century. Shamonica was not associated with any particular state in official data.

Shamonica is a modern coinage that first appeared in the 1970s. It follows the pattern of invented names that blend or respell existing names, particularly those ending in 'ica,' a popular suffix in the 1970s and 1980s. The name peaked in the late 1980s but has remained relatively rare overall.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sha, Moni, Nica

Sibling names for Shamonica

Names that share Shamonica's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

S is for Shamonica, our favorite little girl.

S is for Shamonica…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Shamonica's letter becomes Shamonica's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Shamonica's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Shamonica mean?
Shamonica is a name of uncertain origin. It was likely coined in the United States during the 1970s, possibly as a blend of names like Shannon and Monica or as a creative variant of those names.
Is Shamonica a popular name?
Shamonica has never been among the top 1,000 most popular names. Its peak usage was in 1989, but it remains a rare name overall.
Is Shamonica a girl's name?
Yes, Shamonica is almost exclusively used for girls, as reflected in U.S. Social Security data.