Shamia is of Arabic origin, meaning "elegant" or "beautiful". It is typically used as a female given name and is composed of the elements "sham", which means "north" in Arabic, and "ya", an affectionate suffix often added to names. Shamia is a unique and distinctive name that may appeal to those seeking something different for their child or loved one.
The name Shamia experienced significant popularity from the late 70s to the mid-90s, with a peak of 74 births in 1999. However, it has declined since then, with only 5 births recorded in 2022. Overall, there have been 1458 babies named Shamia between 1973 and 2022.