Shamai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Shamai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,254 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,254
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old Norse origin
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Norse origin
"lone champion"
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Modern/Persian origin
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Italian origin
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About the Name Shamai
Shamai is a boy name .
Shamai is currently ranked #25,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamai include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamai include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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