Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamina since 1973
Babies named Shamina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamina is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1973. Its peak year of use was 1983, after which its popularity declined steadily. The name has never been common, with a trajectory classified as stable, meaning it has not experienced significant surges or declines in recent decades. Notably, Shamina did not appear in any top states, indicating usage spread thinly across the country. While its etymology is uncertain, the name likely represents a creative elaboration, typical of late 20th century naming practices. Parents drawn to rare, melodious names may find Shamina appealing, though its meaning remains open to interpretation.
Shamina is a modern coinage, likely a variant or elaboration of names like Sharmina or Shama. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, with a peak in 1983, and has remained very rare since. Its formation follows a common pattern of adding the fashionable suffix '-ina' to a short root name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mina, Shami
Variants: Shaminah, Shameena
Sibling names for Shamina
Names that share Shamina's style, for a brother or sister.
