Shmaya
Shmaya is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,515 in the US, popular nicknames include Shm, Shy, and Shmie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shmaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 75 babies have been named Shmaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shmaya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,515 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,515
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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About the Name Shmaya
Shmaya is a boy name .
Shmaya is currently ranked #9,515 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shmaya include Shm, Shy, Shmie, and Shmaie. 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)
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