Girl · #13,787 in 2026

Shamaria

Name: Popularity of the name Shamaria in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shamaria, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,787

Peak Rank

#3,271 (2000)

Total Babies

538

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#3271

Peak Rank

538

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shamaria

Shamaria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 41 Shamarias were born — ranking #3,271 that year. As of 2026, Shamaria ranks #13,787 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 538 Shamarias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shamaria

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

Samaria
Sheria
Shemariah
Chimera
Cimmerian
Chimaera
Armeria
Shamrock
Shania
Sharia
Shimmery
Chancre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shamaria

What does the name Shamaria mean?

Shamaria is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shamaria in 2026?

In 2026, Shamaria ranks #13,787 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shamaria most popular?

Shamaria reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,271 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shamaria most popular?

Shamaria has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shamaria.

Is Shamaria a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shamaria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shamaria?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamaria include Corryn, Catlyn, Millenia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamaria

Shamaria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 538 births in the dataset. Shamaria's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamaria'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.