Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Lamara since 1967
Babies named Lamara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Lamara is a rare and modern-sounding name in the United States, first recorded in 1967. Its peak year of use was 2007, but it has been falling in popularity since, reflecting its status as an unconventional choice. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its one-in-N statistic is not available, indicating very low frequency. While some sources suggest a possible Georgian origin meaning 'light' or 'bright', this connection is speculative, and the name is best understood as a modern coinage or creative respelling. Parents drawn to Lamara typically appreciate its lyrical, open-ended feel.
Lamara is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern American coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Lana, Mara, or Tamara. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Georgian name Lamara, which itself is derived from Samegrelo and means 'light' or 'bright', but this connection is tenuous. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and has been used sporadically since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lama, Mara
Sibling names for Lamara
Names that share Lamara's style, for a brother or sister.
