Unisex · #4,476 in 2026

Shamair

Current Rank
#4,476
Peak Rank
#4,476 (1983)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,476 (16 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,366 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1983
First Year
1983
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#4476
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2007
First Year
2007
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#12366
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shamair

As a girl name

Shamair first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1983, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 16 Shamairs were born — ranking #4,476 that year. As of 2026, Shamair ranks #4,476 for girls with 16 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Shamairs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shamair first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 5 Shamairs were born — ranking #12,366 that year. As of 2026, Shamair ranks #12,366 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Shamairs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shamair

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shamair is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shamair

What does the name Shamair mean?
Shamair is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shamair in 2026?
In 2026, Shamair ranks #4,476 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Shamair most popular?
Shamair reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #4,476 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Shamair a unisex name?
Yes — Shamair is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 76% of Shamairs assigned female and 24% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shamair?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamair include Byron, Elizabethann, Ladawna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamair

Shamair is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Shamair's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #4,476. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamair's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.