Shamarah
Shamarah is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,420 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
Shamarah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 33 babies have been named Shamarah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamarah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,420 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,420
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Shamarah
Shamarah is a girl name .
Shamarah is currently ranked #58,420 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamarah include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamarah include Shams . 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