girl's name
Shamea
shuh-MEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Shamea is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 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 1983, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 25 |
How Popular Is Shamea?
In 1987, Shamea 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.
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 Shamea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamea
- English shuh-MEE-uh
Sibling Names for Shamea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamea
How popular is the name Shamea?
In 1987, Shamea 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 Shamea a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamea?
Shamea has 3 syllables.
When was Shamea most popular?
Shamea peaked in 1983, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.