Sham
A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning name or renown; a diminutive of Shem.
Sham by the numbers
In 2025, 18 babies in England and Wales were named Sham. In the US, 21 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Sham. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Shayhawk-like or gift; a form of Séaghdha73 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shaigift100 in the US (2017)
- Sihamarrows; sharpness46 in the US (2017)
- Shahking or ruler; from Old Persian khshayathiya31 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shamssun17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shawthicket or small wood28 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Sham
Names that are said the same way as Sham, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Shaamevening; night6 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Sham, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Aaliyahhigh, exalted, of high rank4,167 in the US (2017)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
- Judepraised2,153 in England and Wales (2025)
- Augustmajestic, venerable; august one2,295 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Sham
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