girl's name
Shamara
shuh-MAR-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,699
Shamara is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamara Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 526 |
| 1990s | 503 |
| 2000s | 340 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Shamara?
In 2023, Shamara was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shamara Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamara
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamara Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamara over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamara
- English shuh-MAR-uh
Sibling Names for Shamara
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamara — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamara
How popular is the name Shamara?
In 2023, Shamara was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shamara a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamara is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamara?
Shamara has 3 syllables.
When was Shamara most popular?
Shamara peaked in 1989, when 66 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.