Lamar vs Zeya

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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Zeya

Girl #6,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Burmese/Pali

Cultural Roots

Burmese Myanmar American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,518
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Zeya Rank #6,518

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6518 for Zeya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lamar ___

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

Zeya ___

  • Zeya Grace
  • Zeya Rose
  • Zeya Mae
  • Zeya Claire
  • Zeya Faith
  • Zeya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Zeya

Kai Nora Asha Milo Saya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Zeya more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Zeya at #6518 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Zeya mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Zeya means "victory, triumph" (Burmese/Pali origin).

Are Lamar and Zeya boy or girl names?

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

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