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Shemica

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How to Pronounce Shemica

Pronounced shuh-MEE-kuh /ʃəˈmiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Shemica is a spelling variant of Shameka, one of the productive coined names of its generation. It joins a soft 'She-' opening to the '-mica/-meka' body shared with Tamika, and carries no older meaning; its life is in its rhythm. The c spelling gives it a slightly softer look than the k forms.Low

In 30 seconds: Shemica is a variant of Shameka, a coined name blending a 'She-' sound with a '-mica' ending. It was a soft, melodic pick of the late seventies (said 'shuh-MEE-kuh').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningShemica is a spelling variant of Shameka, one of the productive coined names of its generation. It joins a soft 'She-' opening to the '-mica/-meka' body shared with Tamika, and carries no older meaning; its life is in its rhythm. The c spelling gives it a slightly softer look than the k forms.

U.S. rank (1992)#15224 ↘ Falling

1992 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shemica respells Shameka, part of the '-mica' family led by Tamika. It is a coined name whose meaning lives in sound rather than any inherited root.

It appears from about 1973 and peaks faintly near 1979 before fading by the early nineties over a short life. It was always rare, one soft variant among many in its sound-family.

Did you know? Shemica sits in a tight cluster with Shameka, Shamika and Tamika - a family of names so close in sound that a single vowel or consonant is often all that tells them apart.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Shemica / Shameka — Coined '-mica' family; African-American naming

Variations

ShamekaShemekaShamikaShemika

Nicknames

MicaShemi

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If you like Shemica…

Shameka— the base name Shemica varies

Shamika— a near-identical coinage from the same family

Tamika— the leading name of the '-mika' cluster

Shaneka— a same-era 'Sh-' coinage with a matching ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shemica mean?

Shemica is a variant of Shameka, a coined name whose meaning is in its sound rather than an older root.

How do you pronounce Shemica?

It's said shuh-MEE-kuh /ʃəˈmiː.kə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Shemica a boy or girl name?

Shemica has been used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shemica?

Shemica was always rare, a soft coinage that appeared in the late seventies.