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Shama

Shama is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shama?

Recorded births named Shama by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	451 births
England & Wales since 1996	106 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shama's popularity over time

Babies named Shama per year — United States (1968–2024). United States peaked in 1979 (18/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (10/yr).

When was Shama popular?

Shama reached its peak in 1979, when it was the #6403 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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