Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamyra since 1976
Babies named Shamyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 286 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamyra is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976. It has never reached the top 1000, but it has maintained a stable level of use. Its peak year came in 2008, when the most babies were given this name in a single year. The name shows a steady but low-level presence across recent decades, reflecting the trend of inventive and melodic names from the late 20th century onward. Although its exact origins are unclear, Shamyra fits a pattern of names beginning with Sham- that were popular in African American communities. Its trajectory suggests it remains an uncommon but enduring choice.
Shamyra is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the 1970s, around the same time as similar invented names such as Shamika and Shamira. It likely follows a pattern of combining the fashionable initial syllable Sham- with the popular suffix -myra or -ira. The name has never entered the top 1000 in the United States but has maintained consistent but low usage, with its peak year in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shamy, Mira, Shay
Sibling names for Shamyra
Names that share Shamyra's style, for a brother or sister.
