How old is someone named Shameka?
The average Shameka is 42 years old.
Half of all living Shamekas are between 38 and 47.
When was Shameka popular?
Shameka rose fast and peaked in 1980, then faded almost as fast. 78% of all Shamekas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,626 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 3,354 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 1,085 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 120 | 120 |
| 2010s | 6 | under 100 |
How many Shamekas are still alive?
About 6,000 Shamekas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Shameka since 1971.
Nearly every Shameka ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shameka?
More than half of living Shamekas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 33%
- Millennial 63%
- Gen Z 4%
Is Shameka an old name?
Somewhat. Shameka is older than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Shameka a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Shamekas are women.
Names the same age as Shameka
NAME TWIN
Shameka's name twin is Lakeisha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lakeisha's age curve is the closest match to Shameka's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Shameka
How old is the average Shameka?
The average Shameka in the US is 42 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shameka?
About 6,000 Shamekas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Shameka most popular?
In 1980, when about 450 baby girls were named Shameka.
Is Shameka a Millennial name?
Yes. About 63% of living Shamekas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this