Shamika
Shamika is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Sha- and the name Mika, often associated with meanings like 'gift' or 'sweet'.
Origin and history
Shamika is an American modern name that arose in the late 20th century. It combines the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Mika or the element '-mika'. The name gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
5,061 babies in the United States have been named Shamika since 1880. It ranks #2445 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,241 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,772 |
| 1990-2000 | 903 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mika, Shammy, Mee-Mee
Fun facts
- Shamika reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name represents a mid-to-late 20th-century American naming trend blending popular prefixes with established melodic suffixes.