Julani vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julani

Girl #6,469 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is exalted"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili-speaking American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,469
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jule, Lani, Juli

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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

Julani Rank #6,469
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6469 for Julani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julani ___

  • Julani Rose
  • Julani Grace
  • Julani Marie
  • Julani Simone
  • Julani Faith
  • Julani Joy

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Julani

Zuri Amara Kofi Imani Nia

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julani or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Julani at #6469 in the United States.

What do Julani and Lamar mean?

Julani means "one who is exalted" (Swahili origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Julani and Lamar boy or girl names?

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

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