Hikari vs Shams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shams

Girl #3,789 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, sunlight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,789
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hikari Rank #7,121
Shams Rank #3,789

Shams is more popular, ranked #3789 vs #7121 for Hikari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hikari ___

No pairings available yet.

Shams ___

  • Shams Noor
  • Shams Layla
  • Shams Fatima
  • Shams Sara
  • Shams Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hikari

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If you choose Shams

Noor Qamar Zara Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hikari or Shams more popular?

Shams is more popular, ranked #3789 compared to Hikari at #7121 in the United States.

What do Hikari and Shams mean?

Shams means "sun, sunlight" (Arabic origin).

Are Hikari and Shams boy or girl names?

Hikari is primarily a girl name. Shams is primarily a girl name.

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