Shamya
Shamya is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,743 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
Shamya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 2,167 babies have been named Shamya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamya is past its peak , currently ranked #27,743 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,743
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shamya
Shamya is a girl name .
Shamya is currently ranked #27,743 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamya include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamya 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