Shamaya
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shamaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
833 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 2006 with 57 births
Most common in: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2007–2011 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2007–2011 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shamaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #3391 | — |
| 2005 | #3257 | ↑134 |
| 2006 | #2978 | ↑279 |
| 2007 | #3376 | ↓398 |
| 2008 | #5013 | ↓1637 |
| 2009 | #5226 | ↓213 |
| 2010 | #5602 | ↓376 |
| 2011 | #5207 | ↑395 |
| 2012 | #5895 | ↓688 |
| 2013 | #7748 | ↓1853 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↓2381 |
| 2015 | #8008 | ↑2121 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↓2105 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↑1814 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↑153 |
| 2019 | #15539 | ↓7393 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↑451 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↑6032 |
| 2024 | #13477 | ↓4421 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓1465 |
Frequently asked questions about Shamaya
Is Shamaya a popular name?
Yes — Shamaya currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shamaya more common for boys or girls?
Shamaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shamaya most popular?
Shamaya peaked in 2006 in United States, with 57 recorded births that year.
Is Shamaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shamaya’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7418 in 1980 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shamaya?
At least 839 babies have been recorded with the name Shamaya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shamaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shamaya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shamaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shamaya include Shalaya, Shalon, Shamya, Shanell.
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