Shima

Q: What is the origin of Shima?

Shima is of Persian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Shima?

According to the latest SSA data, Shima is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Shima a girl name?

Shima is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Border; Island"

Used across multiple languages, it can relate to geographic concepts, and its interpretation depends strongly on cultural context.

Themes:geographymultilingualcompactunisex

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Popularity History of Shima

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Shima did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Shima Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shima.

8 ideas

shim

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shiy

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hima

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shimay

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shimaie

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shie

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sho

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shima

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Shima mean?

Shima means "Border; Island". Used across multiple languages, it can relate to geographic concepts, and its interpretation depends strongly on cultura

What is the origin of Shima?

Shima is of Persian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Shima?

According to the latest SSA data, Shima is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Shima a girl name?

Shima is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Shima?

Popular nicknames for Shima include shim, shiy, hima, shimay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Shima?

There are many names similar to Shima in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginPersian, Japanese

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Arvin Arman Armaan Avan Arash

Sisters

Aryana Ariyana Arriana Arian Anari

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