How Many People Are Named Shamara?

Complete statistics for the name Shamara: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shamara
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shamara is a very rare female name, with only 1,624 people named Shamara living in the US today, making up just 1 in 203,223 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 66 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~1,624
Living in US
1 in 203,223
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Shamir
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Inspiring Mysterious Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,624
Worldwide Bearers
#119,904
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🇵🇰 Pakistan
5
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇺🇬 Uganda
4
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4
🇭🇹 Haiti
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4
🇨🇱 Chile
3
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,624 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
587
Would be under 30 (35%)
1,073
Would be 30–60 (65%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,660 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shamara Through the Generations

Shamara has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1989. With 1,660 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Shamara remains a niche choice. Today, there are 1,624 people named Shamara in the US, with an average age of 33. The age distribution shows a significant majority aged 30-60, indicating that while the name isn't new, it hasn't fully become a classic either.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 78
Florida 39
California 34
North Carolina 34
Texas 33
Illinois 29
New Jersey 25
Michigan 21
Pennsylvania 16
Georgia 12

✨ Similar Names to Shamara

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shamara's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shamara

How Many People Have the Name Shamara?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,624 people in the United States currently share the name Shamara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 203,223 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shamara a Common or Rare Name?

Shamara is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shamara Mean?

Shamara means "creative variant of Shamir" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shamara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shamara Most Popular?

The name Shamara reached peak popularity in 1989, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shamara?

Approximately 1,624 people named Shamara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,660. That works out to roughly 1 in 203,223 Americans.

Is Shamara a rare name?

Shamara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 203,223 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shamara mean?

Shamara means "creative variant of Shamir" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shamara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shamara are male and 100% are female.

When was Shamara most popular?

Shamara peaked in 1989 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,624
All-Time Births1,660
1 in X1 in 203,223
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1989
World Rank#119,904
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.