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Damar Pronunciation

Damar is pronounced də-MAR /dəˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with a Da- opening and -mar ending — echoing the Arabic damar ('eternity, perpetuity') and Lamar/De-mar; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Damar joins a Da- opening to a -mar ending. Crisp, contemporary, and warm (said 'də-MAR').

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern name with a Da- opening and -mar ending — echoing the Arabic damar ('eternity, perpetuity') and Lamar/De-mar; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5945 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Damar is a modern name with a Da- opening and a -mar ending — echoing the Arabic damar, 'eternity, perpetuity', and the popular Lamar and DeMar (routes layered, which we flag). A crisp, modern name in the creative African-American naming tradition (said 'də-MAR'; nickname Dam).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, eternity in echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Damar brushes the Arabic damar, 'eternity, perpetuity', and the popular Lamar/De-mar names — a crisp, modern coinage (which we flag for its layered routes; said 'də-MAR').

Overall data confidence 40%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DamarrDemarDamari

Nicknames

Dam

Themes & Styles

Uncertain American Coinage Arabic

If you like Damar…

Lamar— a fellow -mar boys' name

Damari— a companion Damar- boys' name

Jamar— another -mar boys' name

Diyar— shares the -ar ending

Omar— shares the -ar ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Damar?

Damar is pronounced də-MAR (/dəˈmɑr/). Press play above to hear Damar said aloud.

How do you say Damar?

Damar is said də-MAR (/dəˈmɑr/). Press play above to hear Damar said aloud.

What does the name Damar mean?

Damar echoes the Arabic damar ('eternity') and Lamar/DeMar; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Damar a boy or girl name?

Damar is a boy's name.

How popular is Damar?

Damar is a rare name in the U.S.