Shamel
Pronunciation: [ sh-AM-uhl ]
Shamel is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,929 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shamel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 155 babies have been named Shamel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,929 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,929
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shamel is also used as a boy name, ranked #27781.
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About the Name Shamel
Shamel is a girl name .
Is Shamel a boy or girl name? Shamel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,929 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,781. Shamel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shamel is currently ranked #27,929 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamel include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamel include Shams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis