Shamia
Shamia is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,289 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shamia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 1,468 babies have been named Shamia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamia is past its peak , currently ranked #11,289 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,289
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shamia
Shamia is a girl name .
Shamia is currently ranked #11,289 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamia include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamia include Shams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis