God has heard
A name of Hebrew origin, Shemiah is derived from the elements 'shama', meaning to hear, and 'yah', referring to the divine name of God. It carries the spiritual significance of a prayer being answered or a child being heard by the creator. While historically used for males in ancient texts, it has transitioned into a rare, rhythmic choice for girls in modern times.
Less common today
Shemiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,259 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prophet during the reign of King Rehoboam
