Holding steady.
Popularity of Shemekia since 1974
Babies named Shemekia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shemekia is a modern American name that first appeared in 1974, reflecting the creative naming patterns of the African American community. Its peak year was 1977. Although the name has not been ranked among the top 1,000 names since the 1980s, it saw steady usage through the late 1970s. The trajectory of Shemekia is stable but rare in recent decades, with an unknown 1-in-N frequency. The name did not appear in top state rankings, indicating broad but low-level regional appeal. Its formation mirrors that of many other distinctive names from the same era, like Tameka and Shanice.
Shemekia is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1970s. It is likely a blend of the popular prefix 'She-' (as in Shena, Sherri) with the name 'Mekia' or influenced by the suffix '-kia' found in names like Akiya. Its formation follows the trend of distinctive, melodious coinages in African American naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shea, Miki, Kiki
Sibling names for Shemekia
Names that share Shemekia's style, for a brother or sister.
