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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shamarr — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shamarion|Shamaya
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Shamarr

shah-MARR · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13723 in 2020

Peak: #13723 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13723 in 2020

Peak: #13723 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20112020

Rank #13723 · Falling since 2011

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shamarr scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernAfrican-AmericanArabic-influenced2-syllableStrongContemporaryRhythmicUnrankedMasculine
STRONG
High confidence

Shamarr is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shamarr at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic roots, likely a modern variation blending 'sha' (to know/distinguish) with 'marr' (bitterness or passage). Contemporary African-American creation with lyrical quality.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#13723 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShamarJamarrLamarShamusTamar◈Samara◈
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shamarr · Overview
Summary

Shamarr is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shamarr scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Shamarr carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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