Akshaya vs Lamar

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
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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Popularity Comparison

Akshaya Rank #6,753
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6753 for Akshaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akshaya ___

No pairings available yet.

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akshaya or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Akshaya at #6753 in the United States.

What do Akshaya and Lamar mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Akshaya and Lamar boy or girl names?

Akshaya is primarily a girl name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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