Shams
Shams is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shams in their class.
About the Name Shams
Shams is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2412. The name has climbed 1487 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Shams is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shams in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Shams
- Shams Mulani — Shams Mulani is an Indian cricketer who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and previously appeared for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
- Shams al-Din Kabbashi — Lieutenant General Shams al-Din Kabbashi, is a Sudanese military officer and academic.
- Shams Pahlavi — Shams Pahlavi28 October 1917 –29 February 1996) was an Iranian royal and the elder sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Shams
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shams
Almost certainly the only Shams in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2025)
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