Shammah
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Shammah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 66 babies have been named Shammah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shammah is past its peak , currently ranked #14,929 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,929
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shammah
Shammah is a boy name .
Is Shammah a boy or girl name? Shammah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,929 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,174. Shammah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shammah is currently ranked #14,929 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shammah include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Mah, Mahy, Mahie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shammah include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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