girl's name
Shamirah
shuh-MEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 221
Shamirah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 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 1992, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamirah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Shamirah?
In 2018, Shamirah was given to 5 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 Shamirah 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 Shamirah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamirah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamirah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamirah
- English shuh-MEER-uh
Sibling Names for Shamirah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamirah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamirah
How popular is the name Shamirah?
In 2018, Shamirah was given to 5 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 Shamirah a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamirah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamirah?
Shamirah has 3 syllables.
When was Shamirah most popular?
Shamirah peaked in 1992, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.