Sham Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
16% Masculine / 84% Feminine
Meaning:
Sham means 'sun' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Sham
Sham is a unisex name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'shams', which means 'sun'. In Islamic tradition, Sham is believed to be a symbol of light and warmth. The name also has connections to the city of Damascus, which is referred to as 'Sham' in Arabic. Sham is a meaningful and radiant name that evokes positivity and brightness.
Popularity of the Name Sham
The popularity for the name Sham peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 33 births, which ranked number 7,602 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Sham had the most female births in 2018 with 33, which ranked number 4,235 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 8, which ranked number 3,835 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sham has increased over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%. Among females, Sham has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sham
- 10 Year Trend of Sham: 10.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sham: 10.00%
Popularity of Sham by State
Among females, Sham was most popular in Midwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IL, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sham. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sham
- Total Births of Sham: 11 (0.96%)
- Female Births of Sham: 11 (0.96%)
Given the upward trend of Sham over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.96% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sham have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.96%.