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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shmaryahu — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shlomy|Shmaya
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Shmaryahu

shmar-YAH-hoo · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10676 in 2022

Peak: #10676 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10676 in 2022

Peak: #10676 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172022

Rank #10676 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewJewishReligiousClassicTraditional3-syllableBiblical RootProtective meaningAshkenaziYiddish influence
Character
steadfast protectiondivine strengthfaithful leadershiprighteous determination
STRONG
High confidence

Shmaryahu is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shmaryahu at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Shemariah, meaning 'God has guarded' or 'God's protection'. A traditional Jewish name with biblical roots.
Language root:Hebrew · Yiddish
Peak rank:#10676 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Shmaryahu Yosef Kaplan
Chief Rabbi of Israel
Similar Sound
Simcha◈SamariaMeshullamYaakovEliyahu
Similar Style
MenachemAvrahamYochananBaruchMoshe
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shmaryahu
AvrahamLeahMiriamYosefBatshevaTzvi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shmaryahu · Overview
Summary

Shmaryahu is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Shmaryahu carries a serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shmaryahu.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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