Shema
Pronunciation: [ sh-ihm-UH ]
Shema is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,433 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shema first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 20 babies have been named Shema in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shema is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,433 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,433
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Shema is also used as a girl name, ranked #60733.
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About the Name Shema
Shema is a boy name .
Is Shema a boy or girl name? Shema is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,433 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,733. Shema is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shema is currently ranked #44,433 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shema include She, Shy, and Sheie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis