Lamaar
An Arabic name meaning "the highest branch" or "the pinnacle".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lamaar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamaar today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamaar births was 1985 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamaar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lamaar with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lamaar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1985
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,208
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Lamaar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamaar 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 Lamaar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamaar
The name Lamaar is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "lamar," which means "to shine" or "to illuminate." This name can be traced back to the 7th century and the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lamaar can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical records from the region. It was a name given to individuals who were perceived as beacons of knowledge, wisdom, or spirituality, reflecting the desire to honor those who shed light on the path of righteousness.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Lamaar was Lamaar ibn Abi Layla (720-790 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Abbasid Caliphate. He was highly regarded for his profound understanding of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.
Another notable figure was Lamaar al-Qaisi (1075-1144 CE), a prominent Arab poet and philosopher from present-day Iraq. His poetic works were celebrated for their depth and insight, and he was revered for his ability to illuminate complex ideas through the power of language.
In the 12th century, Lamaar al-Din al-Suhrawardi (1154-1191 CE) was a Persian philosopher and mystic who played a significant role in the development of the Illuminationist school of Islamic philosophy. His teachings focused on the concept of illumination and the pursuit of divine knowledge.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, Lamaar al-Nabulsi (1275-1348 CE) was a highly esteemed scholar and Sufi mystic. He was known for his profound spiritual insights and his efforts to promote unity and understanding among different religious and cultural groups.
In more recent times, Lamaar Adham (1908-1969) was an Egyptian actor and filmmaker who left a lasting impact on the Arab entertainment industry. He was celebrated for his versatility and his ability to bring depth and nuance to the characters he portrayed on screen.
While the name Lamaar has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and embraced by various communities around the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. The name continues to carry a sense of brilliance, enlightenment, and the pursuit of knowledge, making it a timeless and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name rich in history and symbolism.
People
Lamaar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamaar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamaar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamaar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamaar 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lamaar a common name?
We classify Lamaar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamaar most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamaar was 1985, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamaar is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lamaar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lamaar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamaar 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.
Is Lamaar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lamaar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lamaar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lamaar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.