girl's name
Shamima
shah-MEE-mah (Bengali)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 156
Shamima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamima Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 8 |
How Popular Is Shamima?
In 2011, Shamima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Shamima Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamima
- Bengali shah-MEE-mah
Sibling Names for Shamima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamima
How popular is the name Shamima?
In 2011, Shamima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shamima a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamima?
Shamima has 3 syllables.
When was Shamima most popular?
Shamima peaked in 1996, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.