UK boy's name
Jamar
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "to be lively".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jamar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 7 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Jamar. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jamar ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 7 boys were registered as Jamar.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
7 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Jamar mean?
The given name Jamar has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "jamal," which means "beauty" or "grace." This name first emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, and was commonly used in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Jamar can be traced back to ancient Arabic texts and poetry, where it was often used as a descriptive name to praise an individual's physical or inner beauty. In some Islamic traditions, the name is believed to be associated with the concept of inner purity and spiritual elegance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamar can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, where a prominent scholar and poet named Jamar ibn Abi Rabiah lived during the 8th century AD. He was renowned for his eloquent verses and his contributions to Arabic literature.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamar. Jamar al-Waqidi (747-823 AD) was an early Islamic historian and scholar known for his writings on the life of Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim conquests. Jamar al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897) was a prominent Islamic reformer and political activist who advocated for modernization and unity across the Muslim world.
In the realm of literature, Jamar Qadi (1292-1366) was a renowned Persian poet and mystic from the Ilkhanid period, whose works have left a lasting impact on Persian literature. Jamar al-Nabulsi (1689-1768) was a prominent Syrian scholar, poet, and Sufi mystic who authored numerous works on Islamic theology and spiritual teachings.
Another notable figure with the name Jamar was Jamar al-Hasan (1911-1949), an influential Iraqi poet and writer who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the 20th century. His poetry explored themes of love, nationalism, and social justice, and he is celebrated as one of the pioneers of modern Arabic poetry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jamar over time
The chart below shows babies named Jamar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jamar, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4166 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2776 | 46 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2357 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jamar
- 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
Jamar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jamar in the UK right now?
In 2020, Jamar was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jamar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 7 babies registered as Jamar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jamar?
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "to be lively".
How many people are called Jamar in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Jamar across the 14 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.