Will my child share the name Shamima with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Shamima per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shamima in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shamima becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shamima is declining: down 933 places since 2006, to #4,049 in 2011. It peaked at #823 in 1996.

Is Shamima a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shamima is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shamima a popular baby name in the United States?

Shamima does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shamima

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Shamima is a distinctive choice, ranked #4049 in 2011. Your child is likely to be the only Shamima in their class.

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UK Rank 2011

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About the Name Shamima

Shamima has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 933 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #823 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Shamima is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shamima in their class.