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 her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shamima becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shamima has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 933 places in the last five years. Its peak was #823 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4049

Shamima

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

#4049

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.