Shemar
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shemar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 6 babies have been named Shemar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shemar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,731 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,731
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shemar
Shemar is a girl name .
Is Shemar a boy or girl name? Shemar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #29,731 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,073. Shemar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shemar is currently ranked #29,731 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shemar include She, Shem, Shemy, Shemie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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