The nameChems
Chems is a name of Arabic origin, mostly for boys.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic shams, "sun".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s, also to some girls.
Popularity of the name Chems
Chems in France
2795thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (35 births)
550babies named Chems in France since 1900
Chems was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Chems. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Chems in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chems mean?
From the Arabic shams, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Chems?
Arabic.
Is Chems a girl's or a boy's name?
Chems is a boy's name.