Shamela
Shamela is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,828 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
Shamela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 105 babies have been named Shamela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,828 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,828
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shamela
Shamela is a girl name .
Shamela is currently ranked #59,828 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamela include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamela 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