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Lamar vs Asiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asiah

Boy #1,408 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life-giving"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,408
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Asiah Rank #1,408

Asiah is more popular, ranked #1408 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Asiah more popular?

Asiah is more popular, ranked #1408 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Asiah mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Asiah means "life-giving" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Asiah boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Asiah is primarily a boy name.

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