Shamaya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 828 babies have been named Shamaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamaya is past its peak , currently ranked #27,772 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,772
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shamaya
Shamaya is a girl name .
Shamaya is currently ranked #27,772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamaya include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Aya, Ayay, Ayaie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamaya include Shams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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