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)
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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