Shamaya
Every Shamaya since 1980 — 833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamaya
Shamaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,898 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 833 American babies have been named Shamaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 57 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 Shamaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamaya 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 | #16,898 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,011 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,582 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,148 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,612 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,545 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,716 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,734 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,367 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,829 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,093 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,080 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,336 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,755 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,358 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,118 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,421 |
| 2006 | 57 | #3,015 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,313 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,434 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,122 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,965 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,771 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,447 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,983 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,783 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,406 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,002 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamaya in 2025?
Shamaya ranked #16,898 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 Shamaya?
833 babies have been named Shamaya in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamaya most popular?
Shamaya peaked in 2006, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Shamaya a boy or girl name?
Shamaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamaya rising or falling?
Shamaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.