Shemia
girl nameShemia entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #5348 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#5348
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8299 |
| 1980s | #7117 |
| 1990s | #11495 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shemia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shemia alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shemia in 2025?
- Shemia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shemia most popular?
- Shemia peaked in 1985, reaching #5348 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shemia with classmates?
- Shemia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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