Shalimar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shalimar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 5 babies have been named Shalimar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalimar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,333 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,333
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shalimar is also used as a girl name, ranked #64839.
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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, Shal, Shaly, Shalie, Shali, Shaliy, Shaliie, Mar, Mary, Marie, Shy, and Shie. 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.
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