Shamya
Every Shamya since 1983 — 2,172 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamya
Shamya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,899 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,172 American babies have been named Shamya. Its peak came in 2005, when 174 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shamya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,899 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,013 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,212 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,084 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,199 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,965 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,368 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,366 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,055 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,972 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,636 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,640 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,400 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,202 |
| 2011 | 72 | #2,532 |
| 2010 | 86 | #2,254 |
| 2009 | 104 | #2,002 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1,618 |
| 2007 | 136 | #1,643 |
| 2006 | 150 | #1,479 |
| 2005 | 174 | #1,287 |
| 2004 | 170 | #1,269 |
| 2003 | 165 | #1,270 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1,518 |
| 2001 | 144 | #1,339 |
| 2000 | 142 | #1,333 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,345 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,996 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamya in 2025?
Shamya ranked #16,899 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamya?
2,172 babies have been named Shamya in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamya most popular?
Shamya peaked in 2005, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Shamya a boy or girl name?
Shamya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamya rising or falling?
Shamya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.