Shemiah
girl nameShemiah entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #7045 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#7045
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9110 |
| 1990s | #9781 |
| 2000s | #11350 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shemiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shemiah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shemiah in 2025?
- Shemiah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shemiah most popular?
- Shemiah peaked in 2002, reaching #7045 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shemiah with classmates?
- Shemiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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