Damar
Meaning
"modern American creation"
Origin: American
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,207
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dee, Mar
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"modern American creation"
Origin: American
"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"
Origin: African-American coined
Damar is more popular, ranked #6207 vs #6304 for Shamari.
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Damar is more popular, ranked #6207 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.
Damar means "modern American creation" (American origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).
Damar is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.