Shamar

OriginModern invented name, possible variation of Shamir

Meaning"a sharp thorn, flint"

GenderBoy

Also a girl's nameShow me Shamar as a girl's name

US Rank#933

Top 1000

About Shamar

Variation of Shamir

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US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#1,575	101	52.6
2015	#1,433	120	62.6
2016	#1,719	91	48
2017	#1,692	94	50.8
2018	#1,623	101	55.6
2019	#1,811	85	47.4
2020	#2,061	69	40
2021	#2,295	61	34.9
2022	#2,291	63	36.1
2023	#2,990	42	24.6
2024	#3,312	36	20.9
2025	—	0	0

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World rankings

#805❄️ Unique

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