Desolation, waste, or astonishment
Derived from the Hebrew root 'shammah', the name can signify a place of desolation or a state of being appalled or astonished. In the Old Testament, it is the name of several figures, most notably one of King David's 'Three Mighty Men' known for his bravery in battle.
Less common today
Shammah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,555 in 2000.
One of King David's elite warriors mentioned in the Bible
A son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
