Shemya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Shemya means 'cushion' or 'pillow' and is of Russian origin.
Meaning of the Name Shemya
Shemya is a name of Russian origin. It is derived from the Russian word 'шемя' (shemya) which means 'cushion' or 'pillow'. The name is associated with comfort and relaxation. Shemya is also the name of an island in the Aleutian Islands chain in Alaska, known for its remote beauty and wilderness.
Popularity of the Name Shemya
The popularity for the name Shemya peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 9 births, which ranked number 16,710 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Shemya had the most female births in 2000 with 9, which ranked number 9,872 out of 17,658 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Shemya
Popularity of Shemya by State
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