Shemya is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard'. It's a unisex name, which means it can be used for both boys and girls. The name Shemya rolls off the tongue with its simple yet unique syllable pattern, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking something different.
There were 33 children named Shemya born between the years 1999 and 2004, with the highest number of births occurring in 2000 at nine, followed by 2001 and 2004 each having six births. The years 1999 and 2003 had seven and five births respectively.