Shamela
girl nameShamela entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #6696 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#6696
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8297 |
| 1980s | #8413 |
| 1990s | #13418 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shamela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamela alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamela in 2025?
- Shamela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamela most popular?
- Shamela peaked in 1979, reaching #6696 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamela with classmates?
- Shamela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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