Damar vs Shamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damar

Boy #6,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American creation"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,207
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Mar

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Shamari

Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,304
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Damar Rank #6,207
Shamari Rank #6,304

Damar is more popular, ranked #6207 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damar ___

  • Damar James
  • Damar Michael
  • Damar Lee
  • Damar Andre
  • Damar Anthony
  • Damar Xavier

Shamari ___

  • Shamari James
  • Shamari Lee
  • Shamari Xavier
  • Shamari Deon
  • Shamari Ray
  • Shamari Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damar

Lamar Darius Jordan Marcus Destiny

If you choose Shamari

Amari Kamari Tamara Zion Omari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damar or Shamari more popular?

Damar is more popular, ranked #6207 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Damar and Shamari mean?

Damar means "modern American creation" (American origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Damar and Shamari boy or girl names?

Damar is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.

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