UK boy's name
Jahmar
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "moonlight" or "shining moon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jahmar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jahmar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Jahmar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jahmar ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 boys were registered as Jahmar.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jahmar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Jahmar mean?
The name Jahmar has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic root words "jahm" and "ar," which together translate to "glowing coal" or "burning ember."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahmar can be found in Islamic historical texts from the 9th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Baghdad. This individual, known as Jahmar al-Basri, made significant contributions to the fields of theology and metaphysics during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In the 11th century, there are accounts of a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia named Jahmar al-Din Rumi, whose profound spiritual writings and poetry have had a lasting impact on Islamic literature and mysticism. He is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Persian literature.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, which spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the name Jahmar was associated with several prominent military leaders and commanders. One such figure was Jahmar al-Khalili, a skilled general who played a crucial role in defending the Mamluk territories against the Mongol invasions.
In the 15th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Fez, Morocco, named Jahmar al-Fasi, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential legal treatises.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jahmar was Jahmar al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from the Andalusian region of Spain during the 12th century. His works on advanced mathematical concepts and astronomical observations were highly regarded in the Islamic world and contributed to the advancement of these fields during that era.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Jahmar, demonstrating its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions. The name has endured through the centuries, serving as a testament to the diverse and influential individuals who have borne it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jahmar over time
The chart below shows babies named Jahmar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jahmar, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jahmar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3577 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3414 | 23 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Jahmar
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jahmar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jahmar in the UK right now?
In 2013, Jahmar was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jahmar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Jahmar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jahmar?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "moonlight" or "shining moon".
How many people are called Jahmar in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Jahmar across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.