Guardian, protector, or one who keeps watch
Derived from the Hebrew root 'shamar', meaning to guard or protect. It is often interpreted as a female guardian or one who is watchful. In some contexts, it is also associated with the 'shamir', a legendary stone or substance mentioned in Jewish lore.
Less common today
Shamirah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,700 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
