Amaziah vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaziah

Boy #3,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is mighty, strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,482
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Ziah, Maz

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Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Sham

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Popularity Comparison

Amaziah Rank #3,482
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3482 for Amaziah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaziah ___

  • Amaziah James
  • Amaziah John
  • Amaziah David
  • Amaziah Samuel
  • Amaziah Elijah
  • Amaziah Michael

Shamar ___

  • Shamar Isaiah
  • Shamar Elijah
  • Shamar Marcus
  • Shamar Dominic
  • Shamar Xavier
  • Shamar Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaziah

Ezekiel Nehemiah Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaziah or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Amaziah at #3482 in the United States.

What do Amaziah and Shamar mean?

Amaziah means "Yahweh is mighty, strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaziah and Shamar boy or girl names?

Amaziah is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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