Unisex · #8,435 in 2026

Shamichael

Current Rank
#8,435
Peak Rank
#8,237 (1991)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,360 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,237 (10 total)
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
1992
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#8237
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1989
First Year
1989
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#12360
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shamichael

As a girl name

Shamichael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 5 Shamichaels were born — ranking #12,360 that year. As of 2026, Shamichael ranks #12,360 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Shamichaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shamichael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Shamichaels were born — ranking #8,237 that year. As of 2026, Shamichael ranks #8,435 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Shamichaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shamichael

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shamichael

What does the name Shamichael mean?
Shamichael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shamichael in 2026?
In 2026, Shamichael ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shamichael most popular?
Shamichael reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #8,237 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Shamichael a unisex name?
Yes — Shamichael is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Shamichaels assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shamichael?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamichael include Aleq, Altavious, Amanjit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamichael

Shamichael is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Shamichael's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #8,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamichael'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.