Damara vs Shanell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Shanell Rank #8,646

Shanell is more popular, ranked #8646 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Shanell ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Shanell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Shanell more popular?

Shanell is more popular, ranked #8646 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Shanell mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin).

Are Damara and Shanell boy or girl names?

Damara is primarily a girl name. Shanell is primarily a girl name.

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