God has heard; high, exalted
Shamyiah is a modern American coinage, likely a creative blend of the Hebrew name Shamira or Shamiya and the suffix -iah. It is often associated with the root 'Shama,' meaning 'to hear,' or the Arabic 'Samiyah,' meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shamyiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
