UK name, mostly boys
Shamari
An Arabic gender-neutral name meaning "keeper" or "protector".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shamari is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Shamari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Shamari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shamari ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Shamari.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shamari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 85.7% of Shamari registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
7 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Shamari
In England and Wales birth records, Shamari has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 85.7% of registrations are for boys and 14.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Shamari registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (7 births)
Shamari registered for girls
- Ranked #3,998 in 2001
- 3 girls registered in 2001
- Peak: 2000 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Shamari mean?
The name Shamari is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "shamar," which means "to guard" or "to protect." The name was likely first used in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Shammari" or "Shammary," and it was often associated with tribes or clans in the Arabian Peninsula that traced their lineage back to the ancient Arab tribes. These tribes were known for their bravery and prowess in battle, and the name Shamari may have been given to children as a symbol of strength and protection.
While there are no known historical references to the name Shamari in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was in use among certain Arab tribes and communities before being recorded in written form.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shamari can be found in the writings of the medieval Arab historian and geographer, Al-Muqaddasi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He mentioned a tribe called the "Banu Shammar" in his work, which suggests that the name Shamari was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shamari. One of the most famous was Shamari Ibn Hamdan (d. 1017 CE), a powerful Arab ruler who established the Hamdanid dynasty in northern Syria and parts of modern-day Iraq. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another notable figure was Shamari Al-Qays (d. 1137 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. His poetry and literary works were highly regarded and influenced many subsequent writers and intellectuals.
In the 13th century, there was a powerful Arab ruler named Shamari Al-Muazzam (d. 1281 CE), who ruled over parts of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Ayyubid dynasty.
In more recent times, Shamari Al-Hashimi (1903-1964) was a prominent Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1924 to 1925. He played a significant role in the formation of the modern Iraqi state and its transition from a British mandate to an independent nation.
Finally, Shamari Al-Ghamdi (b. 1977) is a contemporary Saudi Arabian businessman and entrepreneur who has founded several successful companies in the fields of technology and real estate. He is considered one of the most influential business leaders in the Gulf region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shamari over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Shamari in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shamari, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shamari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shamari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4636 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4663 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2506 | 20 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Shamari
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shamari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shamari in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shamari was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shamari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Shamari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shamari?
An Arabic gender-neutral name meaning "keeper" or "protector".
How many people are called Shamari in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Shamari across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.