Shamel
Pronunciation: [ sh-AM-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 1,020 babies have been named Shamel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamel is past its peak , currently ranked #27,781 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,781
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shamel is also used as a girl name, ranked #27929.
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About the Name Shamel
Shamel is a boy name .
Is Shamel a boy or girl name? Shamel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,781 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,929. Shamel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shamel is currently ranked #27,781 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamel 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 Shamel include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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