Shamicka
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew Shammah meaning "God is present" or "God is there".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Shamicka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shamicka today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shamicka births was 1982 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shamicka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1982
19 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,588
Tracked since 1977
Census
Shamicka in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 185 people with the first name Shamicka, which placed it at #40,305 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,305
National first-name rank
People counted
185
185 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
91.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shamicka
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shamicka is Black at 91.9%. The next largest groups are White (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shamicka described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shamicka at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.9% · 170
- White2.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.6% · 3
Popularity
Shamicka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shamicka from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shamicka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shamicka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shamicka
The name Shamicka is a relatively modern derivative of the traditional African name Shamika, which itself is derived from the Arabic word "shamikhah," meaning "tall" or "lofty." The origins of this name can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shamika dates back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it became popular among African American communities. It's believed that the name gained popularity as a way to embrace and celebrate African heritage and cultural identity.
While the name Shamicka is a more recent variation, it shares the same roots and cultural significance as Shamika. Both names have been embraced by parents seeking unique and meaningful names for their children, often drawing inspiration from the powerful and positive connotations associated with the Arabic word "shamikhah."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Shamicka or its variants. One of the earliest recorded instances is Shamicka Gibbs (born in 1979), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm.
Another notable figure is Shamicka Lawrence (born in 1980), an American actress and model best known for her roles in films such as "Motives" and "The House Bunny." She has also made appearances in various television shows and music videos.
In the world of music, Shamicka Bias (born in 1990) is a singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, who has gained recognition for her soulful R&B and neo-soul style. Her debut album, "Insecure," was released in 2018 and received critical acclaim.
Shamicka Bynoe (born in 1982) is a Barbadian-American entrepreneur and former reality television personality. She was a cast member on the VH1 series "Basketball Wives LA" and has been involved in various business ventures, including a clothing line and a skincare company.
Another notable figure is Shamicka Gibbs-Jones (born in 1980), an American author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of a successful hair care line and has written several books on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and empowerment.
While the name Shamicka may be relatively modern, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their mark in various fields and industries.
People
Shamicka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shamicka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shamicka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shamicka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shamicka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Shamicka a common name?
We classify Shamicka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 172 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shamicka most popular?
The single biggest year for Shamicka was 1982, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shamicka is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shamicka in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 185 people with the name Shamicka, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,305 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shamicka in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shamicka?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shamicka appears almost entirely female. Of the 185 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shamicka?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shamicka is Black at 91.9%. The next largest groups are White (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shamicka most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shamicka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (170 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shamicka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shamicka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shamicka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shamicka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shamicka in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shamicka can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Shamicka?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Shamicka at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.