Shamir
Pronunciation: [ sh-uhm-IHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamir first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 214 babies have been named Shamir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,136 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,136
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shamir
Shamir is a girl name .
Is Shamir a boy or girl name? Shamir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,136 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,862. Shamir is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shamir is currently ranked #58,136 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamir 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 Shamir include Shams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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