How Many People Are Named Shema?
Complete statistics for the name Shema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shema is a very rare female name, with only 54 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,136,448 Americans. That's pretty unique! A big chunk, 45%, of those named Shema are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 55 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shema Through the Generations
Shema has been a name that's seen steady usage since its peak in 1975 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are 54 people named Shema living in the United States, with most falling within the 25 to 60 age range. The majority, 25 individuals, are under 30, indicating that Shema is a name that's becoming more popular among younger generations. This trend suggests that Shema is likely to continue being a name chosen by parents looking for something unique yet timeless.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shema's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shema
How Many People Have the Name Shema?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 367 people in the United States currently share the name Shema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 903,132 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shema a Common or Rare Name?
Shema 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 Shema Mean?
Shema means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shema in SSA data, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.
When Was Shema Most Popular?
The name Shema reached peak popularity in 1975, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Shema?
Approximately 367 people named Shema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 367. That works out to roughly 1 in 903,132 Americans.
Is Shema a rare name?
Shema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 903,132 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shema mean?
Shema means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shema more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 37% of people named Shema are male and 63% are female.
When was Shema most popular?
Shema peaked in 1975 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.