Rising since 1989, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jahmai since 1985
Babies named Jahmai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Jahmai first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1985, a modern coinage that echoes the biblical name Jeremiah. Its peak popularity came in 2010, though it has never been common. In the most recent year (2025), the name ranked 8910, with only about 1 in 213,510 newborns given the name. The name has been rising in use since 1989, suggesting a quiet but steady appeal among parents who favor names with a spiritual resonance. The name is almost exclusively male. While its exact meaning is debated, Jahmai is typically understood as a stylized variant of Jeremiah, carrying a sense of divine appointment. Its simplicity and melodic sound may contribute to its modest but enduring use.
Jahmai is likely a variant of Jeremiah or Jermiah, with the poetic syllable 'mai' replacing 'iah'. The root name Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning 'appointed by Yahweh' or 'exalted of God'. Modern use of Jahmai in the United States dates to the mid-1980s, often among African American families who favor names with a spiritual or Old Testament resonance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jah, Mai, J
Sibling names for Jahmai
Names that share Jahmai's style, for a brother or sister.
