UK boy's name
Shemiah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is present".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shemiah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shemiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shemiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shemiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shemiah ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Shemiah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shemiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shemiah mean?
The name Shemiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "shama," which means "to hear" or "to obey." The name itself is a combination of the Hebrew words "Shema" (to hear) and the suffix "-iah" (meaning "of God").
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Shemiah can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In 1 Chronicles 8:13, Shemiah is mentioned as one of the sons of Beriah, a descendant of Benjamin. This biblical reference suggests that the name was already in use among the ancient Israelites.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shemiah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shemiah the Nehelamite, a priest who lived during the time of King David (c. 1000 BCE). He is mentioned in the Bible as one of the priests who accompanied David when he brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:24).
Another historical figure with the name Shemiah was a scribe who lived during the time of King Jehoiakim of Judah (c. 600 BCE). He is mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah as one of the scribes who transcribed the words of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 36:10-12).
In the post-biblical era, there were also individuals with the name Shemiah. One example is Shemiah ben Elijah, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was a disciple of the renowned rabbi and philosopher, Maimonides, and was known for his expertise in Jewish law and tradition.
Another notable figure with the name Shemiah was Shemiah ben Abtalion, a Jewish sage who lived in the 1st century BCE. He was a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court of that time, and is mentioned in the Talmud as one of the leaders of the Pharisaic movement.
It is worth noting that while the name Shemiah has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other cultural contexts over time. However, the focus of this report is solely on the first name Shemiah and its historical significance within the Hebrew tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shemiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shemiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shemiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shemiah in the UK right now?
In 2007, Shemiah was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shemiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Shemiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shemiah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is present".
How many people are called Shemiah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shemiah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.