Shalimar
Shalimar is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,839 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shalimar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 639 babies have been named Shalimar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalimar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,839 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,839
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Shalimar is also used as a boy name, ranked #40333.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalimar
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About the Name Shalimar
Shalimar is a girl name .
Is Shalimar a boy or girl name? Shalimar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,839 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,333. Shalimar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shalimar is currently ranked #64,839 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalimar include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalimar include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis