Sham
A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning name or renown; a diminutive of Shem.
Babies a year
18
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1639
18 babies
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.
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