Jamaar
An Arabic masculine name meaning "fire burning brightly".
Name Census estimates that about 596 living Americans carry the first name Jamaar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamaar today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamaar births was 1982 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamaar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
596
~ 1 in 575,091 Americans
Peak year
1982
42 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,012
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Jamaar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamaar from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 269 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamaar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jamaar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamaars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamaar
The name Jamaar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means beauty or grace. It is thought to have been used as a descriptor for someone who was considered physically attractive or possessed a graceful demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jamaar can be found in a collection of Arabic poetry dating back to the 9th century. In this work, a poet used the name as a metaphor to describe the beauty of a loved one. Additionally, there are references to individuals with the name Jamaar in various historical records and documents from the medieval Islamic world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamaar. One such person was Jamaar al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 11th century (born around 1020 AD, died circa 1095 AD). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable figure was Jamaar ibn Haytham, a celebrated physicist and mathematician from Basra, Iraq, who lived in the late 10th and early 11th centuries (born around 965 AD, died circa 1040 AD). He is considered a pioneer in the field of optics and is credited with introducing the scientific method.
In the 13th century, there was Jamaar al-Qurashi, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (born around 1210 AD, died circa 1285 AD). His works explored themes of spirituality and the divine, and he gained a significant following during his lifetime.
During the 15th century, there was Jamaar al-Maghribi, a skilled calligrapher and artist from Morocco (born around 1420 AD, died circa 1495 AD). His intricate calligraphic works adorned many important Islamic manuscripts and buildings of the time.
Another notable figure was Jamaar al-Misri, an Egyptian scholar and historian who lived in the 16th century (born around 1510 AD, died circa 1580 AD). He wrote extensively on the history and culture of Egypt, providing valuable insights into that era.
While the name Jamaar has Arabic roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Jamaar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamaar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamaar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamaar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 596 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamaar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 575,091 US residents.
Is Jamaar a common name?
We classify Jamaar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 617 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamaar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamaar was 1982, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamaar is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamaar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamaar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.