The baby name Shamaira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃəˈmaɪrə/ or /ʃəˈmeɪrə/ (sha-MY-rah or sha-MAY-rah).
The baby name Shamaira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃəˈmaɪrə/ or /ʃəˈmeɪrə/ (sha-MY-rah or sha-MAY-rah).
Shamaira is in Origin.
Shamaira is a modern feminine given name with cross-cultural influences and no single agreed etymology. Seen in South Asian, Gulf, and diaspora communities since the late 20th century, it likely blends elements of Shamira, Samaira, and Maira, yielding a melodious form that travels well.
Meanings depend on the source invoked. From Hebrew Shamira (root sh-m-r, “to guard,” and shamir, “flint”), it evokes “guardian,” “protection,” or a hard, precious stone. Through Arabic Samira/Samirah (s-m-r, “evening conversation”), it suggests a sociable, charming companion. Via Maira/Meira, it can echo “one who gives light” (Hebrew) or relate to Maria in broader use. Recorded variants include Shameira, Shamira, Shamairah, and the closely related Samaira.
Shamaira is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Shamaira appears only 15 times in total — found in 9 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #404 | 3 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Shamaira is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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