Shemika
Every Shemika since 1971 — 1,454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shemika
Shemika is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 1,454 American babies have been named Shemika. Its peak came in 1980, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shemika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shemika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1995 | 10 | #8,656 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,890 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,601 |
| 1980 | 127 | #1,096 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shemika in 2025?
Shemika did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shemika?
1,454 babies have been named Shemika in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shemika most popular?
Shemika peaked in 1980, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Shemika a boy or girl name?
Shemika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shemika rising or falling?
Shemika has been roughly stable over the past decade.