Shima
girl nameShima entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #7313 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#7313
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8190 |
| 1980s | #9428 |
| 1990s | #11415 |
| 2000s | #11668 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shima are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shima alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shima in 2025?
- Shima is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shima most popular?
- Shima peaked in 1979, reaching #7313 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shima with classmates?
- Shima will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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