Jumar
Arabic name meaning "male camel" or "owner of camels".
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Jumar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jumar today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jumar births was 1981 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jumar. 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
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
1981
11 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,628
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jumar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jumar from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jumar 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 Jumar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jumar
The name Jumar is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jamar," which means "live coal" or "ember," symbolizing passion, warmth, and energy.
In the early Islamic period, the name Jumar was often associated with individuals known for their fervor and zeal, whether in religious pursuits or other endeavors. It was a name that conveyed strength, determination, and a burning desire to excel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jumar can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Abbasid scholar, Al-Jahiz, who mentioned a renowned poet and linguist by the name of Jumar ibn Abi Rabiah. This figure was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic language and literature, as well as his fiery passion for knowledge.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jumar has been borne by various notable individuals across the Islamic world. In the 11th century, Jumar al-Basri was a prominent scholar and jurist from Basra, known for his extensive contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, a renowned military commander named Jumar al-Zahiri rose to prominence in the 14th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield, leading his troops to numerous victories against invading forces.
In the 16th century, the name Jumar was associated with a famous Ottoman architect, Jumar Sinan, who was responsible for the design and construction of some of the most iconic mosques and buildings in Istanbul, including the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Selimiye Mosque.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jumar was the 18th-century Moroccan scholar and theologian, Jumar al-Fassi. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic sciences and his contributions to the field of Maliki jurisprudence, which heavily influenced the religious and legal practices of the region.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Jumar, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, religion, military, architecture, and scholarship, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse accomplishments associated with this name.
People
Jumar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jumar 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
Jumar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jumar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jumar 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Jumar a common name?
We classify Jumar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jumar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jumar was 1981, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jumar is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jumar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jumar 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.