Shalamar
Shalamar is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,317 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shalamar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 234 babies have been named Shalamar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalamar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,317 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,317
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Shalamar is also used as a boy name, ranked #26039.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalamar
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About the Name Shalamar
Shalamar is a girl name .
Is Shalamar a boy or girl name? Shalamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,317 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,039. Shalamar is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shalamar is currently ranked #13,317 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalamar include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalamar include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis