Shimara
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shimara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 6 babies have been named Shimara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shimara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,164 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,164
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shimara
Shimara is a girl name .
Shimara is currently ranked #33,164 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shimara include Shi, Shim, Shimy, Shimie, Ara, Aray, Araie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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