Shamia
girl nameShamia entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #2073 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#2073
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5936 |
| 1980s | #2571 |
| 1990s | #2883 |
| 2000s | #3656 |
| 2010s | #10553 |
| 2020s | #12617 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Shamia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamia alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamia in 2025?
- Shamia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamia most popular?
- Shamia peaked in 1999, reaching #2073 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamia with classmates?
- Shamia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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