Shamiyah
Every Shamiyah since 1996 — 719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamiyah
Shamiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,000 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 719 American babies have been named Shamiyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 52 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 Shamiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,012 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,034 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,583 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,216 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,177 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,649 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,097 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,255 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,588 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,966 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,436 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,295 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,640 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,595 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,683 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,466 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,258 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,838 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,346 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,800 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,559 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,072 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,086 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,271 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,952 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamiyah in 2025?
Shamiyah ranked #10,000 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamiyah?
719 babies have been named Shamiyah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamiyah most popular?
Shamiyah peaked in 2008, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Shamiyah a boy or girl name?
Shamiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamiyah rising or falling?
Shamiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.