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Shayma

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How to Pronounce Shayma

Pronounced SHY-muh /ˈʃaɪ.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Shayma (Shaima), traditionally 'one bearing a beauty mark; distinctively lovely.' Shayma bint al-Harith was the foster-sister of the Prophet Muhammad — the name is carried with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat Arabic name: Shayma means 'one with a distinctive beauty mark' (said 'SHY-muh').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Shayma (Shaima), traditionally 'one bearing a beauty mark; distinctively lovely.' Shayma bint al-Harith was the foster-sister of the Prophet Muhammad — the name is carried with respect.
U.S. rank (2018)#17761 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619962018

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

Shayma comes from Arabic for 'one with a distinctive beauty mark.' It is remembered as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster-sister and is carried with respect (said 'SHY-muh').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls, though it is familiar in Arabic-speaking lands. Newly emerging here.

Did you know? Shayma (Shaima) means 'one bearing a beauty mark' in Arabic; Shayma bint al-Harith was the foster-sister of the Prophet Muhammad — a name held with respect.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Shayma — Arabic Shayma/Shaima; Prophet's foster-sister; handled respectfully

Variations

ShaimaShaymaaShaimaa

Nicknames

ShayMaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shayma mean?

Shayma (Shaima) means 'one bearing a distinctive beauty mark' in Arabic. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster-sister.

How do you pronounce Shayma?

It's said SHY-muh /ˈʃaɪ.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Where does the name Shayma come from?

It comes from Arabic and is remembered as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster-sister. It is carried with respect.

How popular is Shayma?

Shayma is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in Arabic-speaking lands. Newly emerging here.

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