Total births
590
Girls' name · since 1977
Shamiah
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 590 babies named Shamiah, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 590
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Shamiah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 590 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shamiah has been recorded 590 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2019.
- 590 total births
- 1977–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
590 girls have been named Shamiah since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 590
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Shamiah was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
42 babies were named Shamiah in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Shamiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shamiah's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shamiah at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Shamiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2019
- Peak year (2004)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Shamiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shamiah's strongest decade.
305 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Shamiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
305 births
- 2010s
2010s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 305 births (52% of all-time use).
How Shamiah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shamiah's total volume
Shamiah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shamiah by state
Where Shamiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Florida share of Shamiah's total US births 2.2%
Even split
13 of 590 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamiah? ▼
590 babies have been named Shamiah since 1977. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2004 with 42 births.
When was Shamiah most popular? ▼
Shamiah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 305 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Shamiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shamiah are Florida (13 births), Georgia (10 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Shamiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shamiah since 1977 -- 43 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Shamiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shamiah's data
- Shamiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (305 total births) through the 2010s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Shamiahs (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shamiah
Nearby Names Like Shamiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamiah
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shamiah side by side: Shamiah vs Sharon Shamiah vs Shannon Shamiah vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shamiah: Baby Name Since 1977 - 590 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamiah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shamiah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.