Shemaiah
Shemaiah is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,566 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shemaiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 264 babies have been named Shemaiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shemaiah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,566 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,566
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Shemaiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #18725.
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About the Name Shemaiah
Shemaiah is a girl name .
Is Shemaiah a boy or girl name? Shemaiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,566 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,725. Shemaiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shemaiah is currently ranked #33,566 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shemaiah include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shemie. 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