Of the sea; bitter; or a modern invented name
Lamari is often considered a modern American creation, likely blending the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Mari. It may draw etymological roots from the French 'la mer' meaning 'the sea' or the Hebrew name Mary/Mari meaning 'bitter'. Its usage is predominantly contemporary and stylistic rather than traditional.
Less common today
Lamari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,291 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · The Elder Scrolls
