Shamari
Shamari is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Possessing attributes of modern blend names like Omari ('populous' or 'flourishing').
Origin and history
Shamari is a modern given name that gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century. It is likely created as an inventive combination blending popular prefix sounds like 'Sha-' with names like Omari or Amari. It remains a distinct, relatively rare name for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
844 babies in the United States have been named Shamari since 1880. It ranks #3832 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53.9 %)
- FL (29.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- GA (3.2 %)
- NC (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 329 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Fun facts
- Shamari emerged alongside modern naming trends that combine popular phonetic elements such as 'Sha-' and 'Amari'.