How Many People Are Named Shameka?

Complete statistics for the name Shameka in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Shameka
Very Rare
6,191
Estimated People
1 in 53,303
1 in X Americans
1980
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,191 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 42

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 291
Arkansas 101
California 309
Connecticut 13
DC 52
Florida 445
Georgia 512
Illinois 258
Indiana 42
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 318
Maryland 106
Michigan 177
Missouri 37
Mississippi 269
North Carolina 437
New Jersey 86
New York 544
Ohio 79
Oklahoma 26
Pennsylvania 44
South Carolina 290
Tennessee 166
Texas 393
Virginia 255
Wisconsin 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Shameka

How Many People Have the Name Shameka in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,191 people in the United States currently share the name Shameka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,303 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Shameka a Common or Rare Name?

Shameka is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Shameka Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Shameka are covered in full on the Shameka name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Shameka Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Shameka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Shameka is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Shameka Most Popular?

The name Shameka reached peak popularity in 1980, with 452 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Shameka Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Shameka across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shameka?

Approximately 6,191 people in the United States share the name Shameka, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Shameka a rare name?

Shameka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,303 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shameka mean?

The meaning and origin of Shameka is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Shameka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shameka are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Shameka most popular?

The name Shameka reached its peak in 1980, with 452 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,191
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 53,303
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1980
Male %0%
Female %100%

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