Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Shmaya

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#8,287 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#8287

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shmaya

Shmaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Shmayas were born — ranking #8,287 that year. As of 2026, Shmaya ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Shmayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shmaya

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

Shma
Schmied
Schmier
Schmuck
Schmidt
Shia
Schmooze
Schmitt
Schmo
Schmit
Schmid
Shmo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shmaya

What does the name Shmaya mean?

Shmaya is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shmaya in 2026?

In 2026, Shmaya ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shmaya most popular?

Shmaya reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,287 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Shmaya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shmaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shmaya include Argo, Aner, Covington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shmaya

Shmaya is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Shmaya's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Shmaya'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.