Shemekia is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, of African-American origin, derived from the Arabic masculine name Shama'il, which means "beautiful and adorned." The name Shemekia gained prominence in the 20th century due to its use by notable figures such as blues singer Shemekia Copeland. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, although it is important not to confuse this association with personality traits of individuals bearing the name.
"Shemekia saw its popularity peak between 1977 and 1982 with consistent high numbers of births each year, ranging from 27 to 29. However, it declined thereafter, dropping below 20 births per year after 1986."