Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamirah since 1984
Babies named Shamirah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamirah entered U.S. birth records in 1984, a time when names ending in '-irah' gained modest attention. Its peak year came in 1992, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. Since then, its usage has remained stable, never breaking into the top 1000. The name's exact origin is unclear; it may be a creative respelling of the Hebrew Shamira or a modern combination of sounds. Despite its rarity, Shamirah has a melodic, international feel, fitting alongside names like Samira and Amira. Its most common nicknames include Shami and Mira. The absence of top states suggests its use is scattered rather than concentrated regionally.
Shamirah likely derives from the Hebrew name Shamira, meaning 'guardian' or 'protected,' itself a feminine form of Shamir. In modern usage, it may also be a creative respelling of Shamira or a combination of the prefix 'Sha-' with the popular suffix '-irah.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and saw modest use through the early 1990s, peaking in 1992. It has remained stable but rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shami, Mira, Shay
Sibling names for Shamirah
Names that share Shamirah's style, for a brother or sister.
