Island or stripe
In Japanese, Shima most commonly refers to 'island' (島), though depending on the kanji used, it can also mean 'stripe' (縞). It is a name that evokes the natural geography of the Japanese archipelago. While used as a given name, it is also very common as a Japanese surname.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shima in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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