Matisyahu vs Shamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matisyahu Rank #6,108
Shamari Rank #6,304

Matisyahu is more popular, ranked #6108 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matisyahu ___

  • Matisyahu Levi
  • Matisyahu Samuel
  • Matisyahu Aaron
  • Matisyahu Elijah
  • Matisyahu David

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 Matisyahu

Elijah Ezra Miriam Abigail Yitzchak

If you choose Shamari

Amari Kamari Tamara Zion Omari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matisyahu or Shamari more popular?

Matisyahu is more popular, ranked #6108 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Matisyahu and Shamari mean?

Matisyahu means "gift of God (gift of Yahweh)" (Hebrew origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Matisyahu and Shamari boy or girl names?

Matisyahu is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.

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