boy's name
Shamal
shuh-MAHL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 175
Shamal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 55 |
How Popular Is Shamal?
In 2008, Shamal was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shamal Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamal
- Pronunciation shuh-MAHL
Sibling Names for Shamal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamal
How popular is the name Shamal?
In 2008, Shamal was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shamal a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamal?
Shamal has 2 syllables.
When was Shamal most popular?
Shamal peaked in 1996, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.