Holding steady.
Popularity of Shareka since 1972
Babies named Shareka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 481 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shareka is a name of modern American origin, first recorded in 1972. It experienced a modest peak in 1986 and has remained relatively rare since. The name is typical of the creative naming patterns of the era, combining familiar sounds from names like Sharon or Sherry with the popular -eka ending seen in names such as Tamika and Keisha. While never reaching the top 1,000, Shareka saw its highest usage in the 1980s, reflecting broader trends in African American naming traditions. Geographical data is sparse, but the name has been used across the United States, with no single state standing out as a stronghold. The trajectory is stable, indicating that Shareka continues to be used at a low but consistent rate.
Shareka appears to be a modern American coinage, likely inspired by names such as Shari or Sherry combined with the popular suffix -eka. It first entered the U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1986. Its exact origin is not documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Rika, Keke
Sibling names for Shareka
Names that share Shareka's style, for a brother or sister.
