Shadricka is a unique and captivating name of African-American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'shadrack', which means 'mercy'. This name gained prominence in the United States following its use in the 1853 novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It is often associated with strength and independence due to its historical context. Spelling variations include Shadricka, Shadracka, and Shadreka.
The name Shadricka appears to have had a brief period of popularity with six births recorded in 1992, while five births were recorded in both 1991 and 1994. Overall, there were a total of sixteen babies named Shadricka born between these years.