Jamar
How to say it: juh-MAR · /dʒəˈmɑr/
Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Ja- prefix with Omar or Lamar; no established traditional etymology.
Jamar was the 1,663rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 72 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,069 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,663 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 72 |
| Share of births | 1 in 46,046 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,069 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jamar peaked in the 1980s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Jay
- Mar
Honouring a Jamar in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jamar is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Jamar
- Jamar Wilson (born 1984)American-Finnish basketball player
- Jamar Dixon (born 1989)Canadian association football player
- Jamar Smith (born 1987)American basketball player
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