Jmar: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: jm-ahr
Origin: Egypt
gender-male

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Beauty

Jmar is a modern name with deep connotations. It is believed to be an invented name that possibly originated from the fusion of two names – Jamal and Lamar. Jamal is an Arabic name meaning 'beauty, 'while Lamar stems from a French and English surname derived from the Old French term "la mare, " meaning 'pool'or 'pond. 'The name Jmar is pronounced as jə-MAHR in English and has been widely adopted in the US since the 1970s. It is also a French surname, possibly a spelling variation of Jamard, commonly found in Belgium. Jmar is a masculine name with English, and French origins. It means 'beauty'and 'the pool. 'The name has been used in various contexts, including as a given name and a surname. Its simplicity and easy pronunciation have contributed to its popularity.

Jmar Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jmar is currently #34656 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jmar is currently #14864 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jmar is currently #14213 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jmar is currently #6052 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jmar is currently #17201 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jmar is currently #7308 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jmar is currently #14328 on Kiindred Australian Names

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