Sham
Gender: Girl
Meaning: God has heard, told by God
Origin: Hebrew (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #5212 in 2025 with 25 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sam. Shares the meaning 'God has heard, told by God.'
Similar names: shama, shammah, seham, shahm, shamai, shamia, shams, shamya
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Sham? About 1 in 133,140 babies born in 2025 were named Sham, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sham
What does the name Sham mean?
Sham means “God has heard, told by God” from Hebrew (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Sham?
Sham has Hebrew (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “God has heard, told by God”.
How popular is Sham?
Sham ranked #5099 in 2025 — given to 25 babies that year.
When was Sham most popular?
Sham peaked in 2018 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Sham a boy or girl name?
Sham is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 13% of Shams are boys and 87% are girls.
Is the name Sham rising or falling in popularity?
Sham has risen 3189 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8288 in 2020 to #5099 in 2025.
How long has Sham been recorded?
Sham appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1972 through 2025.