Shamia
Meaning of Shamia
Shamia is a feminine given name of likely Arabic derivation, traced to the triliteral root sh-m-y, which conveys notions of loftiness and elevation, and it also finds clear phonological expression in Italian as /ʃa.ˈmi.a/ and in English as /ʃə.ˈmi.ə/. Its semantic depth and cross-linguistic clarity have made it attractive to anglophone parents in search of a name that combines distinctive resonance with linguistic substance. United States Social Security Administration records show that Shamia has remained outside the top 900 most popular names since the late 1980s, peaking at rank 857 in 2002 with 46 occurrences and appearing as rank 940 in 2024 with 10 occurrences, data that underscore its enduring rarity and measured adoption. The name’s balanced three-syllable architecture, together with its associations of ascent and refinement, confers a technical elegance and cultural versatility well suited to contemporary naming conventions.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as SHA-mee-ah (/ʃa.ˈmi.a/)
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-MEE-uh (/ʃə.ˈmi.ə/)
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