Shemya
girl nameShemya entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #9874 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#9874
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11385 |
| 2000s | #13340 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shemya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shemya 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 Shemya in 2025?
- Shemya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shemya most popular?
- Shemya peaked in 2000, reaching #9874 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shemya with classmates?
- Shemya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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