How Many People Are Named Shamia?
Complete statistics for the name Shamia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shamia is a very rare female name, with only 1,441 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 228,997 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1999 with 74 births, but now it's declining, still considered a genuinely modern name with half its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,468 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shamia Through the Generations
Shamia, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its peak in 1999 with 74 births. Today, there are 1,441 people named Shamia in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's part of a newer generation of names that have become less popular over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shamia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shamia
How Many People Have the Name Shamia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,441 people in the United States currently share the name Shamia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 228,997 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shamia a Common or Rare Name?
Shamia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shamia Mean?
Shamia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shamia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shamia Most Popular?
The name Shamia reached peak popularity in 1999, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shamia?
Approximately 1,441 people named Shamia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,468. That works out to roughly 1 in 228,997 Americans.
Is Shamia a rare name?
Shamia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 228,997 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shamia mean?
Shamia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shamia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shamia are male and 100% are female.
When was Shamia most popular?
Shamia peaked in 1999 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.