Shamika

Shamika Origin and Meaning

The name Shamika is a girl's name.

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.

Shamika Rank in US Top 1000

# 978 in the US

Famous People Named Shamika

• Shamika Shrikant Bhide Indian reality TV personality
• Shamika Cotton American actress