Shams

Boy Name #35,312 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shams is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shams often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,312
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shamar #3303 Shamir #3862

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Girl Name

Shams is also used as a girl name, ranked #3789.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shams

Is Shams a boy or girl name?

Shams is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35312. As a girl name, it is ranked #3789. Shams is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Shams?

Shams is currently ranked #35312 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shams?

Common nicknames for Shams include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.

Is Shams a common or rare name?

Shams is an uncommon name, ranked #35312 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Shaie. 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.