UnisexArabic origin

Shams: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The blazing sun, powerful and life-giving.

Origin
Arabic
Syllables
1
Current rank
#13602
Peak
#6437 in 1999

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1993: #853619932010: #1196220102015: #1184920152020: #136022020#1#13602

What Shams Means

Shams is a unisex name of Arabic origin. The blazing sun, powerful and life-giving.

How Popular Shams Is

Shams currently ranks #13602 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6437 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Shams

  • Shams is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Shams is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
  • With just one syllable, Shams is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Shams

Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Shams

Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shams.

Questions About Shams

What does Shams mean?

Shams is a unisex name of Arabic origin. The blazing sun, powerful and life-giving.

How popular is Shams?

Shams currently ranks #13602 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6437 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Shams come from?

Shams comes from Arabic roots. Shams is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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