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Jamar

Jamar: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Jamar

  • A male given name.

Etymology

(Possibly a) Blend of Jamal + Lamar.

How popular is Jamar?

72U.S. babies in 2025
#361peak rank (1982)
16,037babies since 1880

Since 1880, 73 girls and 15,964 boys in the U.S. have been named Jamar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6790 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #361 in 1982. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025595 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Jamar

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Jamar FAQ

What does the name Jamar mean?

A male given name. (Possibly a) Blend of Jamal + Lamar.

How popular is the name Jamar?

Since 1880, 73 girls and 15,964 boys in the U.S. have been named Jamar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6790 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #361 in 1982. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jamar a boy or girl name?

Jamar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 73 girls and 15,964 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.