Girl · #8,779 in 2026

Shamea

Name: Popularity of the name Shamea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shamea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,779

Peak Rank

#5,457 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1987

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#5457

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shamea

Shamea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 12 Shameas were born — ranking #5,457 that year. As of 2026, Shamea ranks #8,779 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Shameas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shamea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shamea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shamea

What does the name Shamea mean?

Shamea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shamea in 2026?

In 2026, Shamea ranks #8,779 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shamea most popular?

Shamea reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #5,457 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shamea most popular?

Shamea has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shamea.

Is Shamea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shamea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shamea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamea include Keyoka, Marketia, Wafa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamea

Shamea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Shamea's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #5,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.