Jamar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jamar means 'beauty' or 'handsome' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Jamar
Jamar is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic name Jamal, meaning 'beauty' or 'handsome'. Jamar is a modern variation of Jamal, with a slight alteration in spelling. It is a popular name among African-American communities. Jamar carries a sense of elegance and attractiveness. With two syllables, Jamar is a concise and melodious name.
Popularity of the Name Jamar
The popularity for the name Jamar peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 596 births, which ranked number 789 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Jamar had the most female births in 1986 with 10, which ranked number 6,611 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 596, which ranked number 375 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jamar has declined sharply over the last ten years from 246 births to 107 births, a decline of -56.50%. Among males, Jamar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 246 births to 107 births, a decline of -56.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jamar
- 20 Year Trend of Jamar: -66.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Jamar: -56.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jamar: -56.50%
Popularity of Jamar by State
For males, Jamar was most popular in Southeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jamar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 7 | 643 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 12 | 1484 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jamar
- Total Births of Jamar: 98 (-7.99%)
- Male Births of Jamar: 98 (-7.99%)
Given the downward trend of Jamar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.99% decrease in total births, for a total of 98 births in 2024. Male births for Jamar have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 98 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.99%.