Shameria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "shining princess".
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Shameria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shameria today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shameria births was 1991 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shameria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
1991
14 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,108
Tracked since 1985
Census
Shameria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 183 people with the first name Shameria, which placed it at #40,598 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,598
National first-name rank
People counted
183
183 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shameria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shameria is Black at 93.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shameria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shameria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.4% · 171
- White2.2% · 4
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Shameria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shameria from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shameria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shameria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shamerias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shameria
The name Shameria has its roots in the ancient Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "shamir," which means "companion" or "companion of the moon." The name's etymology suggests a connection to the celestial bodies and the lunar phases.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Shamirah" or "Shameera," and it was commonly found in regions where Arabic culture and Islamic traditions held sway, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. The name's popularity spread as these cultures expanded and interacted with other civilizations.
Historical records indicate that the name Shameria appeared in various ancient texts and manuscripts from the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned the 8th to 13th centuries. It was a popular name among Muslim scholars, poets, and influential figures of that era, reflecting the name's association with knowledge and wisdom.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Shameria was Shameria al-Qurashi, a renowned female poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD in present-day Iraq. Her works were widely praised and influential during her lifetime, and she is regarded as a pioneer in the field of Arabic literature.
Another notable figure with the name Shameria was Shameria al-Andalusi, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Her contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments were significant during the Islamic Renaissance.
In the 14th century, Shameria ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler, embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned over 30 years and covered vast distances across Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travelogues, known as the "Rihla" (Journey), provide invaluable insights into the cultures, customs, and geography of the regions he visited.
During the Ottoman Empire's golden age, in the 16th century, Shameria Khanum was a prominent figure at the imperial court in Istanbul. She was a highly respected calligrapher and artist, renowned for her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.
In more recent times, Shameria Al-Sadah was a 20th-century Sudanese writer and activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and education in her country. Her literary works and activism left a lasting impact on the cultural and social landscape of Sudan.
While the name Shameria has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions around the world, thanks to its beautiful sound and rich historical significance.
People
Shameria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shameria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shameria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shameria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shameria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Shameria a common name?
We classify Shameria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 208 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shameria most popular?
The single biggest year for Shameria was 1991, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shameria is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shameria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 183 people with the name Shameria, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,598 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shameria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shameria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shameria appears almost entirely female. Of the 182 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shameria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shameria is Black at 93.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shameria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shameria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (171 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shameria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shameria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shameria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shameria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shameria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shameria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Shameria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.