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Jamara

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Pronounced juh-MAR-uh /dʒəˈmɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Jamara reads as a modern American coinage, likely blending the popular Ja- prefix with names like Tamara or Amara ('eternal; grace'). No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing, modern name: Jamara pairs the Ja- prefix with an Amara-style ending (said 'juh-MAR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningJamara reads as a modern American coinage, likely blending the popular Ja- prefix with names like Tamara or Amara ('eternal; grace'). No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12653 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name in the U.S., Jamara reads as a modern coinage — the on-trend Ja- prefix joined to an -ara ending shared by Tamara and Amara. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A soft, three-beat name (said 'juh-MAR-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Jamara has the warm, rolling sound of Tamara and Amara with a fashionable Ja- opening — a coined, modern-feeling pick whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'juh-MAR-uh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Jamara — Modern coinage; Ja- + Tamara/Amara; routes uncertain

Variations

JamoraJomaraJamarah

Nicknames

MaraJami

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Tamara— the -ara name Jamara most echoes

Amara— a like flowing -ara ending

Samara— a like soft, three-beat pick

Kamara— a like modern -ara coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamara mean?

Jamara is a modern coinage, likely blending the Ja- prefix with Tamara or Amara ('eternal; grace'). The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jamara?

It's said juh-MAR-uh /dʒəˈmɑːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamara a boy or girl name?

Jamara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jamara?

Jamara is a rare name for girls in the U.S.