girl's name
Shamsa
SHAM-suh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 145
Shamsa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. 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 1998, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shamsa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Shamsa?
In 2024, Shamsa was given to 3 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 Shamsa 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 Shamsa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamsa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamsa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamsa
- Pronunciation SHAM-suh
Sibling Names for Shamsa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamsa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamsa
How popular is the name Shamsa?
In 2024, Shamsa was given to 3 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 Shamsa a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamsa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamsa?
Shamsa has 2 syllables.
When was Shamsa most popular?
Shamsa peaked in 1998, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.