Feminine dossier · first seen 1999
Shams
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
42
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Shams
How many people are named Shams?
An estimated 339 living Americans are named Shams.
How rare is Shams?
Shams is very rare among babies today, with 42 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Shams?
The median age of a living American named Shams is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 10 years old.
Is Shams still popular?
Yes — Shams is currently rising in popularity, with 42 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.5× higher than the previous decade.
1999Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
42
All-time
342