Shamara
girl nameShamara entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1866 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1866
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3944 |
| 1980s | #2097 |
| 1990s | #2588 |
| 2000s | #4462 |
| 2010s | #11335 |
| 2020s | #14582 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Shamara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamara alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamara in 2025?
- Shamara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamara most popular?
- Shamara peaked in 1986, reaching #1866 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamara with classmates?
- Shamara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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