Holding steady.
Popularity of Jama since 1918
Babies named Jama per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jama's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 12 | 0 |
| 1930s | 25 | 0 |
| 1940s | 89 | 0 |
| 1950s | 294 | 0 |
| 1960s | 429 | 0 |
| 1970s | 386 | 14 |
| 1980s | 209 | 0 |
| 1990s | 74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29 | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 | 39 |
| 2020s | 0 | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Jama is a concise, cross-cultural name with roots likely in Arabic. Its exact meaning remains uncertain, but it may be connected to the concept of beauty. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 and saw its peak usage in 1967. Since then, its popularity has remained stable at very low levels, not ranking in the top 1000. Jama is given to both boys and girls, with a slight historical preference for males. While it has not been heavily used, its simplicity and multicultural appeal make it a distinctive choice.
Jama is a name of debated origin. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Jamal, meaning 'beauty', or a short form of names such as Jamila. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in 1967. Its usage spans both genders, though it is more commonly given to boys in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jama
Names that share Jama's style, for a brother or sister.
