Shams
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Shams first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 99 babies have been named Shams in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shams is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #35,312 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,312
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shams is also used as a girl name, ranked #3789.
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About the Name Shams
Shams is a boy name .
Is Shams a boy or girl name? Shams is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,312 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,789. Shams is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shams is currently ranked #35,312 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shams include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shams include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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