Unisex nameCurrently #3,800 in the USRising
Shams
1 syllablePeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Shams's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shams |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Shams through the decades
- Shams peaked in 2023, when 46 babies were named Shams in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shams has risen 215% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shams currently ranks #3,800 in the US and is on the rise.