Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Shamal
2 syllablesPeak year: 19966 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shamal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shamal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shamal |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
Shamal through the decades
- Shamal peaked in 1996, when 13 babies were named Shamal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2008), use of Shamal has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.