MallowbyNames

Jumar

JOO-mahr · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of an existing name.

Peak popularity
1981
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jumar since 1974

Babies named Jumar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1981Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s44
1980s35
1990s21
2000s38
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jumar is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. Its peak year of usage was 1981, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory and no significant increase or decline in use in recent decades. Due to its rarity, no association with any specific state or region can be identified. Jumar does not have a clear etymological origin, and it is likely a modern invented name.

Jumar first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s. It does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation and may have been coined as a modern given name. It bears resemblance to names like Juma (African origin) or Jumari, but no direct connection has been established.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: J, Jay

Sibling names for Jumar

Names that share Jumar's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Jada, Mira, Lena, Tara, Zara

Brothers: Jared, Liam, Noah, Evan, Cole

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jumar mean?
The meaning of Jumar is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name with no specific traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Jumar?
Jumar has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 1981, but it remains rare.
Is Jumar a boy's or girl's name?
Jumar is predominantly used as a boy's name, though it is very infrequently used for any gender.