Sham
Pronunciation: [ sh-AM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Sham first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 36 babies have been named Sham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sham is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,257 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,257
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sham is also used as a girl name, ranked #7495.
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About the Name Sham
Sham is a boy name .
Is Sham a boy or girl name? Sham is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,257 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,495. Sham is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sham is currently ranked #28,257 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sham include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya, Shaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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