Shomari
Shomari is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Forceful, powerful, or high-standing.
Origin and history
Shomari is a male given name of Swahili origin meaning 'forceful' or 'powerful'. It gained modest usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century as part of an interest in African cultural names. It remains a relatively rare choices in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,129 babies in the United States have been named Shomari since 1880. It ranks #3563 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- NY (65.4 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- FL (10 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- GA (3.8 %)
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 | 191 |
| 1980-1990 | 260 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Fun facts
- In Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa, the name carries connotations of strength and leadership.
- The name entered regular U.S. birth records in the latter half of the 20th century.