What is the origin of the name Shamia?

Shamia is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Shamia?

Shamia is currently ranked #10131 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shamia?

Shamia is pronounced shuh-MY-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Shamia

shuh-MY-uh

Popularity

#10131

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,468

Peak Year

#74 in 1999

First Recorded

1973

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Shamia's origin is uncertain. It is sometimes considered a variant of Shamira, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'guardian'.

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Sha Mia

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Sha Mia

Spelling Variations

Shamira Shamia

Similar Names

Samira Shayla Aaliyah Amira

Personality Traits

ProtectiveCaringUniqueGentle

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