Amelia vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shamar Rank #3,303

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shamar more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shamar mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Shamar boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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