Alaisha vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaisha

Girl #6,437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old German (adal + heid)

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,437
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Laisha, Lisha

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alaisha Rank #6,437
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6437 for Alaisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaisha ___

  • Alaisha Marie
  • Alaisha Rose
  • Alaisha Grace
  • Alaisha Nicole
  • Alaisha Renee
  • Alaisha Faith

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaisha

Aaliyah Jasmine Marcus Jordan Zara

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaisha or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Alaisha at #6437 in the United States.

What do Alaisha and Lamar mean?

Alaisha means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old German (adal + heid) origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Alaisha and Lamar boy or girl names?

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

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