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Jamar
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern coinage”
- Meaning
- modern coinage
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- juh-MAHR
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,066
- US babies 2025
- 72
- Best rank
- #361 (1982)
- Peak year
- 1989
Meaning and origin of Jamar
Jamar is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern coinage”.
Jamar is a modern American name used especially in African American families. It emerged in the twentieth century as a creative coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Jamal and Omar, though it has no single established meaning. Jamar has a strong, two-syllable sound with the stress on the second syllable. It feels confident and smooth, fitting alongside names like Jalen and Lamar. Mar is a possible nickname, and the name pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Jamar first appears in US Social Security records in 1967. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 43 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #361 in 1982, and the most babies received it in 1989, when 595 were named Jamar. In 2025, 72 babies were named Jamar, and it ranked #2,066 nationally. That is 62% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #378 in 1980, #617 in 2000, #801 in 2010, and #2,066 in 2025. Of the 15,964 US boys named Jamar since records began, 31% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,437 babies. Since 2010, 2,673 more have been named Jamar.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kory, Jarred, Stephan, Derick, and Akeem.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jamar ranked highest in Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #712 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #1362 | 5 |
| Georgia | #1429 | 5 |
| Florida | #1950 | 5 |
| Texas | #2738 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jamar is usually pronounced juh-MAHR, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ar”.
Middle names for Jamar
A few middle names that flow with Jamar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jamar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamar mean?
Jamar is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern coinage”.
What is the origin of the name Jamar?
Jamar has modern American roots. Jamar is a modern American name used especially in African American families.
Is Jamar a popular name?
Not especially. Jamar ranked #2,066 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jamar a boy or girl name?
Jamar is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jamar?
Jamar is usually pronounced juh-MAHR. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings