Jamar

Jamar is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 101 boys in the United States.

Jamar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jamar

Jamar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jamar first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #361 in 1982, and in 2024 101 babies received the name — 15,892 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jamar in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#361 in 1982
Peak year
1989
Babies named Jamar in 2024
101
Total since 1880
15,892

Jamar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1799 in 2002
Babies named Jamar in 2020
3
Total since 1996
64

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jamar mean?

The meaning of Jamar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jamar a boy or girl name?

Jamar is a boy name. In 2024, 101 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jamar?

Jamar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jamar?

Jamar first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #361 in 1982, and 101 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].