How Many People Are Named Shameeka?

Complete statistics for the name Shameeka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shameeka
Very Rare
American

Shameeka is a very rare female name, with only 905 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 364,502 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 77 births, and since then, its trend has remained stable.

~905
Living in US
1 in 364,502
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment, symbolizing a journey towards spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

976
Worldwide Bearers
#257,954
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
942
🇮🇳 India
14
🇿🇦 South Africa
10
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
905 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
22
Would be under 30 (2%)
914
Would be 30–60 (98%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 936 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shameeka Through the Generations

Shameeka has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1980 when 77 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of people named Shameeka is 43, indicating a generation that came of age during the late 20th century. Interestingly, most Shameekas are aged between 30 and 60, with only 22 individuals under 30 and none over 60, suggesting a relatively young demographic for such a rare name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 403
South Carolina 17
New Jersey 12
Illinois 10
North Carolina 10
Georgia 6
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Shameeka

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shameeka's American roots

📄 About the Name Shameeka

How Many People Have the Name Shameeka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 905 people in the United States currently share the name Shameeka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 364,502 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shameeka a Common or Rare Name?

Shameeka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shameeka Mean?

Shameeka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shameeka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shameeka Most Popular?

The name Shameeka reached peak popularity in 1980, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shameeka?

Approximately 905 people named Shameeka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 936. That works out to roughly 1 in 364,502 Americans.

Is Shameeka a rare name?

Shameeka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 364,502 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shameeka mean?

Shameeka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Shameeka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shameeka are male and 100% are female.

When was Shameeka most popular?

Shameeka peaked in 1980 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US905
All-Time Births936
1 in X1 in 364,502
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1980
World Rank#257,954
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.