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Shammah

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAM-ah /ˈʃæm.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name borne by one of King David's 'mighty men' - a warrior who stood his ground in a field of lentils and won a great victory. Often linked to 'astonishment' or 'renown.' Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical warrior's name: Shammah was one of David's mighty men (said 'SHAM-ah'). Brave and storied.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA Hebrew name borne by one of King David's 'mighty men' - a warrior who stood his ground in a field of lentils and won a great victory. Often linked to 'astonishment' or 'renown.' Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2022)#10672 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 66

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

Shammah is a Hebrew biblical name of one of David's mighty men, often linked to 'renown.' It reads brave and storied - rare in the U.S. (said 'SHAM-ah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Shammah is a Hebrew name carried by one of King David's mighty warriors, remembered for a lone stand and a great victory - a brave, storied name, noted respectfully (said 'SHAM-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Shammah — Hebrew; one of King David's mighty warriors

Variations

ShamaShammaiShamma

Nicknames

ShamMah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shammah mean?

Shammah is a Hebrew name borne by one of King David's mighty men.

How do you pronounce Shammah?

It's said SHAM-ah /ˈʃæm.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shammah a boy or girl name?

Shammah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shammah?

Shammah is extremely rare in the U.S.