Shamar
Meaningguard · Hebrew
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #552 in 2000
16 babies were named Shamar in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,562 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shamar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shamar, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shamar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShamar first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #552. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShamar was 21× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,128 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendShamar has slipped 3,562 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Shamar means “guard”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hebrew roots.
About the name Shamar
Shamar is a boy name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning “guard”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-mar”. US birth records list Shamar for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #552 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 | 68,435 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,472 boys |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,784 boys |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,838 boys |
| 2010s | 63 | 15,828 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 36,036 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Shamar
What does the name Shamar mean?
Shamar means “guard” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Shamar?
Shamar has Arabic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Shamar a boy or girl name?
Shamar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shamar?
Shamar ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#552).