Shalamar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shalamar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 83 babies have been named Shalamar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalamar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,039 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,039
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shalamar is also used as a girl name, ranked #13317.
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"boar strength, eastern"
#25,957 in US
Arabic origin
"successor, deputy, leader"
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Thai origin
"Rice; brightness"
#26,042 in US
Arabic origin
"beautiful, handsome"
#25,922 in US
Old English aelf + wig origin
"elf battle"
#26,002 in US
Latin origin
"beloved (Latinized form)"
#25,990 in US
Chinese origin
"galloping horse"
#26,036 in US
Old English origin
"fortunate in battle"
#26,146 in US
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About the Name Shalamar
Shalamar is a boy name .
Is Shalamar a boy or girl name? Shalamar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,039 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,317. Shalamar is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shalamar is currently ranked #26,039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalamar include Sha, Shal, Shaly, Shalie, Shala, Shalay, Shalaie, Mar, Mary, Marie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalamar include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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