Sun
In Arabic, Sham is a poetic and historical name referring to the Levant region or Greater Syria, often associated with the sun or the left side. It is also used in Sanskrit contexts meaning peace or tranquility. In the United States, it remains an extremely rare choice, often reflecting specific cultural heritage.
Less common today
Sham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,337 in 2018.
A central character in the historical novel King of the Wind · King of the Wind
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
