Lamar vs Jahkai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Boy #1,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has exalted (Jah + kai)"

Origin: Hebrew-influenced American English

African American American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jahkai Rank #1,459

Jahkai is more popular, ranked #1459 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Jahkai more popular?

Jahkai is more popular, ranked #1459 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jahkai mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jahkai means "God has exalted (Jah + kai)" (Hebrew-influenced American English origin).

Are Lamar and Jahkai boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jahkai is primarily a boy name.