NAME PROFILE
Shams
A combination of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows,' and the suffix -ley, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' This name represents a spirited individual who possesses the wisdom of tradition and the refreshing, open-minded energy of nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 448 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2021 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 38%MI — 25%IL — 25%TX — 12%AK — 0%
Notable People
Jamesley Vilmond (Professional Footballer) · Jamesley Petit-Frere (Haitian Athlete) · Jamesley Paul (Music Producer) · Jamesley Pierre (Professional Soccer Player) · Jamesley Joseph (Track and Field Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JamieJayLeeJ-Lee
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