Jamar

Meaning of Jamar

Likely a combination of "Ja-" prefix with "-mar", possibly referencing the month of March or having created meaning.

Jamar has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jamar

After ranking as high as #575 in 2001, Jamar has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jamar

• Jamar Taylor
  American football cornerback
• Jamar Butler
  American basketball player
• Jamar Loza
  Jamaican footballer
• Jamar Chaney
  American football linebacker
• Jamar Roberts
  American dancer and choreographer

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Questions about the name Jamar

What does the name Jamar mean?

Jamar means likely a combination of "ja-" prefix with "-mar", possibly referencing the month of march or having created meaning, and it comes from American origins.

Is Jamar a boy's or a girl's name?

Jamar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jamar?

Jamar did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jamar most popular?

Jamar peaked at #575 in 2001.