Lamar vs Malikai

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 #1,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian African-American Hebrew

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Malikai Rank #1,332

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Malikai more popular?

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Malikai mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Malikai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Malikai boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Malikai is primarily a boy name.