Shem
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,280
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Also a Boy Name
Shem is also used as a boy name, ranked #6712.
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About the Name Shem
Shem is a girl name .
Is Shem a boy or girl name? Shem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,280 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,712. Shem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shem is currently ranked #62,280 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shem include Shelby, Shea, Sheyla, Sherlyn, Sheila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.