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Shamika

The name Shamika peaked for boys at #7957 in 1990. Shamika is occasionally used for girls in 2018.

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Shamika appears to be a modern constructed name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, gaining peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. It follows a naming pattern that combines the prefix 'Sha-' (a popular prefix in contemporary American naming) with the ending '-mika,' which could be related to Mika (a name with various origins across cultures, including as a diminutive of Michael in some European contexts). The name might also be influenced by the sound of names like Tamika or Jamika, which follow similar phonetic patterns. Shamika represents the innovative naming trends that developed in the United States during the late 20th century, where prefixes, suffixes, and distinct sounds were combined to create new and melodious names. Usage data shows the name has been more common in southern states but appears across diverse communities.

The name Shamika is currently ranked #978 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #554 in 1981. It is currently rising in popularity. Shamika is occasionally used for boys in 1990.

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