Shemaiah is an ancient Hebrew male given name that appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. The name means "heard by God" and signifies the idea that God has listened to a request made in prayer. It is believed to have originated during the time of King Hezekiah of Judah, around the 8th century BCE. The name Shemaiah was quite common among Jewish people in biblical times, with several individuals bearing this name mentioned throughout the Old Testament.
"The name Shemaiah experienced its peak popularity from 1998 to 2006, with a notable increase starting in 1998 and peaking at 16 births each in 2004 and 2006. After 2007, the number of annual births significantly decreased, reaching as low as 5 in 2011, 2014, and 2023."