Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamera since 1977
Babies named Shamera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamera is a rare modern American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1977. Its usage peaked modestly in 1991, and has since remained stable at very low frequency. The name does not have a rank in any given year, as it falls below the threshold for counting. The trajectory of Shamera suggests it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its origins are unclear; it may be a variant of Shamira, a name with possible Hebrew roots meaning 'guarded,' or an independent invention. Shamera has not been recorded in any top states in recent years, indicating it remains a niche choice. Despite its obscurity, it carries a melodic, feminine sound typical of many late 20th-century coinages.
Shamera is a modern American name, first recorded in 1977. It may have been formed by blending sounds from names like Shamira (possibly of Hebrew origin, meaning 'guarded' or 'protected') with a fashionable -a suffix, or it could be a creative spelling variation. Its usage has remained very rare without a clear historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sham, Mera, Shay
Variants: Shamira
Sibling names for Shamera
Names that share Shamera's style, for a brother or sister.
