Shama
girl nameShama entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #3863 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#3863
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #5636 |
| 1980s | #5767 |
| 1990s | #9205 |
| 2000s | #11760 |
| 2010s | #14213 |
| 2020s | #12676 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shama are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shama alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shama in 2025?
- Shama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shama most popular?
- Shama peaked in 1974, reaching #3863 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shama with classmates?
- Shama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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