Shamara
Shamara is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,093 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
Shamara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,660 babies have been named Shamara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamara is past its peak , currently ranked #62,093 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,093
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shamara
Shamara is a girl name .
Shamara is currently ranked #62,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamara include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamara include Shams . 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