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Shamia

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Pronounced shah-MEE-ah /ʃɑˈmi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing the Arabic Shamia ('a candle; a lofty one') or a Sha- + -mia coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A candle; a lofty one: Shamia echoes the Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'shah-MEE-ah'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing the Arabic Shamia ('a candle; a lofty one') or a Sha- + -mia coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#10131 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shamia is a modern name, variously echoing the Arabic Shamia ('a candle; a lofty one') or a Sha- + -mia coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'shah-MEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and Muslim families. Rare, a-candle at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shamia is a modern name, variously echoing the Arabic Shamia ('a candle; a lofty one') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'shah-MEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ShamiyaShameyaShamaya

Nicknames

Sham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shamia mean?

Shamia is a modern name, variously echoing the Arabic Shamia ('a candle; a lofty one'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Shamia?

It's said shah-MEE-ah /ʃɑˈmi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shamia a boy or girl name?

Shamia is a girl's name.

How popular is Shamia?

Shamia is a very rare name in the U.S.