How Many People Are Named Shamekia?
Complete statistics for the name Shamekia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shamekia is a very rare female name, with only 917 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 359,923 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 74 births, and it's been stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 947 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shamekia Through the Generations
Shamekia has seen its peak in the early '80s, with a significant drop-off in usage since then. Today, most people named Shamekia are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30. This indicates a generation gap where the name was popular but hasn't maintained its momentum in recent years. this, Shamekia remains a stable choice, sitting comfortably between classic and modern naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shamekia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shamekia
How Many People Have the Name Shamekia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 917 people in the United States currently share the name Shamekia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 359,923 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shamekia a Common or Rare Name?
Shamekia 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 Shamekia Mean?
Shamekia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shamekia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shamekia Most Popular?
The name Shamekia reached peak popularity in 1981, with 74 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 Shamekia?
Approximately 917 people named Shamekia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 947. That works out to roughly 1 in 359,923 Americans.
Is Shamekia a rare name?
Shamekia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 359,923 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shamekia mean?
Shamekia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shamekia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shamekia are male and 100% are female.
When was Shamekia most popular?
Shamekia peaked in 1981 with 74 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.