Shemita
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shemita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 5 babies have been named Shemita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shemita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,761 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,761
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shemita
Shemita is a girl name .
Shemita is currently ranked #58,761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shemita include She, Shem, Shemy, Shemie, Ita, Itay, Itaie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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