Shaam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Shaam means 'the North' and is of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Shaam
Shaam is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Al-sham', which means 'the North'. It was historically used to refer to the region encompassing Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. The name carries connotations of beauty, strength, and resilience. Shaam is often associated with the breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and deep-rooted history of the region.
Popularity of the Name Shaam
The popularity for the name Shaam peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 7 births, which ranked number 23,185 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Shaam had the most female births in 2012 with 7, which ranked number 13,481 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Shaam has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 5 births, a decline of -28.57%. Among females, Shaam has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 5 births, a decline of -28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shaam
- 10 Year Trend of Shaam: -28.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shaam: -28.57%
Popularity of Shaam by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shaam. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shaam in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shaam is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shaam
- Total Births of Shaam: 5 (-3.31%)
- Female Births of Shaam: 5 (-3.31%)
Given the downward trend of Shaam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Shaam have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.31%.