Hebrew: 'name'; Arabic: 'to be safe'

Is Sham a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sham is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #935 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Sham Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsham / /ʃæm/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'name'; Arabic: 'falsehood'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, the name Sham is associated with the concept of a name or reputation. In Arabic, it can carry a negative connotation, referring to something that is false or deceptive. The dual meanings reflect the diverse cultural interpretations of the name across different regions. The name is relatively uncommon in modern usage.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Sham

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Fictional characters named Sham

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Sibling Suggestions

Sam Shane Shay Shaun Shamir

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sham was first seen in the United States in 1972. Sham has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sham

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1972	6
1974	8
1984	6
1999	5
2006	6
2015	5