Shamieka, of African origin, is a distinctive and unique name that means 'beautiful to hear'. It's composed of two elements: Shami, which signifies 'beauty', and Ke, an alteration of the Arabic element Ka (meaning 'like'). The name Shamieka was introduced in recent times, making it modern and contemporary. It gained popularity due to its melodic sound and the positive connotation associated with beauty.
The name Shamieka experienced a peak popularity in the late 1970s to early 1980s, with the highest number of births recorded in 1977 and 1979, totaling 36 births each year. However, by the late 1980s, its popularity significantly declined, with only 7 births in 1988. Overall, between 1975 and 1993, there were a total of 227 babies named Shamieka born.