Shamyra
Every Shamyra since 1976 — 775 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamyra
Shamyra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 775 American babies have been named Shamyra. Its peak came in 2007, when 36 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 Shamyra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamyra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,890 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,950 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,700 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,816 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,522 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,744 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,905 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,173 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,862 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,343 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,280 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,788 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,564 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,354 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,793 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,739 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,345 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,059 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,986 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,799 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,817 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,005 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamyra in 2025?
Shamyra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shamyra?
775 babies have been named Shamyra in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamyra most popular?
Shamyra peaked in 2007, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Shamyra a boy or girl name?
Shamyra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamyra rising or falling?
Shamyra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.