Shalimar

Q: How popular is the name Shalimar?

Shalimar is ranked #40333 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #40,333 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shalimar is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shalimar often also consider Jaffer, Hyon, Deja .

Popularity Over Time

#40,333

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #40,333
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shalom #1723

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shalie

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Also a Girl Name

Shalimar is also used as a girl name, ranked #64839.

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Similar Names

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Shamsuddin Boy Arabic Jaffer Boy Arabic Rhyne Boy German Deja Boy French phrase Anel Boy Greek via Spanish Toron Boy Modern English Hyon Boy Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalimar

Is Shalimar a boy or girl name?

Shalimar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40333. As a girl name, it is ranked #64839. Shalimar is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Shalimar?

Shalimar is currently ranked #40333 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shalimar?

Common nicknames for Shalimar include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie.

Is Shalimar a common or rare name?

Shalimar is an uncommon name, ranked #40333 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shalimar

Shalimar is a boy name .

Is Shalimar a boy or girl name? Shalimar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,333 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,839. Shalimar is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shalimar is currently ranked #40,333 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shalimar include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shalimar include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.