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Jamar
OriginInvented variation of Jamal
Meaning"beauty"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#2066
2025 SSA
About Jamar
An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced by Jamir.
Jamar is also given to girls.
Pronounced jah-MAR.
As of October 2026, Jamar ranked #10716 for girls in US births in 1991 and #2066 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6788 for girls in 1986 and #361 for boys in 1982.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,018 | 201 | 104.6 |
| 2015 | #1,046 | 191 | 99.6 |
| 2016 | #995 | 205 | 108 |
| 2017 | #1,154 | 164 | 88.6 |
| 2018 | #1,279 | 144 | 79.3 |
| 2019 | #1,367 | 131 | 73 |
| 2020 | #1,535 | 108 | 62.6 |
| 2021 | #1,425 | 128 | 73.2 |
| 2022 | #1,614 | 108 | 61.9 |
| 2023 | #1,583 | 110 | 64.3 |
| 2024 | #1,663 | 101 | 58.6 |
| 2025 | #2,066 | 72 | 42.2 |
Jamar on lists
Famous Jamars
- Jamar Austin aka SacarioBoy
American rapper
- Jamar BeasleyBoy
American soccer player
- Jamar Mondell (Fletcher) IsraelBoy
American NFL football player
- Jamar "Jay" Shipman aka Jay LethalBoy
American pro wrestler
- Jamar Antwon ChaneyBoy
American NFL football player
- Jamar William AdcockBoy
American banker and politician
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