Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Shamina

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

A shawl is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. It is usually a rectangular piece of cloth, but can also be square or triangular in shape. Other shapes include oblong shawls.

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#6,212 (1983)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1996

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#6212

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shamina

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

Kashmir was a pivotal point in the history of the shawl, serving as the birthplace of one of the most coveted garments in the world. Perhaps the most widely known woven textiles are the famed Kashmir shawls. The Kanikar , for instance, has intricately woven designs that are formalized imitations of nature. The Chinar leaf ( plane tree leaf), apple and cherry blossoms , the rose and tulip , the almond and pear , the nightingale —these are done in deep mellow tones of maroon, dark red, gold yellow and browns. Yet another type of Kashmir shawl is the Jamia Vr , which is a brocaded woollen fabric

The Story of Shamina

Shamina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 10 Shaminas were born — ranking #6,212 that year. As of 2026, Shamina ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Shaminas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shamina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shamina 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 Shamina

What does the name Shamina mean?

How popular is Shamina in 2026?

In 2026, Shamina ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shamina most popular?

Shamina reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #6,212 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shamina a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shamina?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamina include Cass, Camelle, Dawan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamina

Shamina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Shamina's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #6,212. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamina'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.