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Shamira

♀ Girl

Pronounced shah-MEE-rah /ʃɑˈmi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, 'a protector; a guardian; a precious/hard stone (flint)'; also read as an Arabic name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A protector; a guardian: Shamira is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shah-MEE-rah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, 'a protector; a guardian; a precious/hard stone (flint)'; also read as an Arabic name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9372 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shamira comes from the Hebrew, 'a protector; a guardian; a precious/hard stone (flint)'; it is also read as an Arabic name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shah-MEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Arabic families. Rare, a-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shamira means 'a protector; a guardian; a precious/hard stone (flint)' in Hebrew — a lyrical, classic name (also read as Arabic; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'shah-MEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Shamira — routes layered

Variations

ShamirahShemiraSamira

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shamira mean?

Shamira is Hebrew for 'a protector; a guardian; a precious stone'; also read as Arabic; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shamira?

It's said shah-MEE-rah /ʃɑˈmi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shamira a boy or girl name?

Shamira is a girl's name.

How popular is Shamira?

Shamira is a very rare name in the U.S.

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