Shamar
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 249 babies have been named Shamar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,668 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,668
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shamar
Shamar is a girl name .
Is Shamar a boy or girl name? Shamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,668 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,303. Shamar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shamar is currently ranked #22,668 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamar include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamar include Shams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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