Shemia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shemia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 142 babies have been named Shemia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shemia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,123 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,123
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shemia
Shemia is a girl name .
Shemia is currently ranked #60,123 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shemia include She, Shem, Shemy, Shemie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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