Holding steady.
Popularity of Shatima since 1974
Babies named Shatima per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shatima is a rare American girl's name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its highest usage in 1987, but has never entered the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has been stable at very low levels of use. The name appears to be an example of modern invented naming, drawing from fashionable sounds of the era. No top states or strong regional concentration have been recorded for Shatima.
Shatima first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern creative name, possibly formed from elements such as 'Sha-' (a common prefix in names like Shania or Shonda) and '-tima' (perhaps influenced by names like Latima or Altima). No clear derivation from an established language or culture has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tima, Sha
Sibling names for Shatima
Names that share Shatima's style, for a brother or sister.
