Shamel
Shamel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Comprehensive, complete, or inclusive.
Origin and history
Shamel is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, commonly understood as a variant spelling of Shamil. In Arabic, it translates to comprehensive, complete, or all-encompassing. It remains a rare choice in the United States, with modest historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,020 babies in the United States have been named Shamel since 1880. It ranks #3663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- NY (98.5 %)
- NC (0.84 %)
- PA (0.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 297 |
| 1990-2000 | 317 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Shamel derives from the Arabic root s-m-l, which relates to inclusion, completeness, and encompassing qualities.
- It is a phonetic variant of Shamil, a name widely recognized across Western and Central Asia.