Shamira
Every Shamira since 1973 — 1,548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamira
Shamira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,372 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,548 American babies have been named Shamira. Its peak came in 1991, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shamira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,372 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,362 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,045 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,109 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,198 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,850 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,647 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,761 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,586 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,803 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,999 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,004 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,969 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,865 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,731 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,085 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,556 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,745 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,470 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,555 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,636 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,615 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,342 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,848 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,624 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,448 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,647 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,431 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,601 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,701 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,824 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamira in 2025?
Shamira ranked #9,372 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamira?
1,548 babies have been named Shamira in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamira most popular?
Shamira peaked in 1991, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Shamira a boy or girl name?
Shamira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamira rising or falling?
Shamira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.