What is the origin of the name Shamaya?

Shamaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Shamaya?

Shamaya is currently ranked #14960 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shamaya?

Shamaya is pronounced sha-MAH-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Shamaya

sha-MAH-yah

Popularity

#14960

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

828

Peak Year

#57 in 2006

First Recorded

1980

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern name, potentially a creative variation of 'Shama' or related to Hebrew name 'Shamai'.

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Shay Maya

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Shay Maya

Similar Names

Samara Shania Ariana Layana Jamila

Personality Traits

UniqueStrongIndependentMysterious

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