Shamaka
girl nameShamaka entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #6789 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#6789
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8904 |
| 1980s | #8312 |
| 1990s | #11409 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shamaka are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shamaka alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamaka in 2025?
- Shamaka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamaka most popular?
- Shamaka peaked in 1980, reaching #6789 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamaka with classmates?
- Shamaka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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