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Lamar

Pronunciation: [ l-uhm-AHR ]

Girl Name #6,615 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lamar is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-uhm-AHR.

Parents who love the name Lamar often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,615
Total SSA Count
18

Nicknames

Lam Lay Lamie

Also a Boy Name

Lamar is also used as a boy name, ranked #1517.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar

Is Lamar a boy or girl name?
Lamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6615. As a boy name, it is ranked #1517. Lamar is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lamar?
Lamar is pronounced l-uhm-AHR.
How popular is the name Lamar?
Lamar is currently ranked #6615 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lamar?
Common nicknames for Lamar include Lam, Lay, and Lamie.
Is Lamar a common or rare name?
Lamar is an uncommon name, ranked #6615 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lamar

Lamar is a girl name .

Is Lamar a boy or girl name? Lamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,615 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,517. Lamar is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lamar is currently ranked #6,615 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lamar include Lam, Lay, and Lamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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