Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamas since 1926
Babies named Jamas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jamas's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamas is an uncommon variant of James that appeared sporadically in U.S. records. First recorded in 1926, it saw a minor peak in 1936, which remains its highest usage year. The name has not ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its rarity. It has maintained a stable trajectory with occasional births over the decades. Its connection to the well-established name James gives it a traditional feel, though it stands out as a distinctive spelling choice.
Jamas appears to be a variant spelling of James, which derives from the Hebrew name Ya‘aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' It may have emerged as an alternate form in English-speaking cultures, though its exact origins are unclear. The name James has been widely used in England since the 13th century, and Jamas likely arose as a respelling or dialectal variant without a distinct history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: J, Jam
Variants: James
Sibling names for Jamas
Names that share Jamas's style, for a brother or sister.
