Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Jamesia since 1977
Babies named Jamesia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 296 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jamesia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, reflecting the trend of creating female variants of established male names by adding an -ia ending. It reached its peak usage in 1995, during the 1990s, which was its most prolific decade. Since 1994, however, its popularity has been steadily declining. The name has never entered the top 1000 rankings, and in recent years, it has become increasingly rare. Jamesia's trajectory mirrors that of many similar coinages from the late 20th century, which enjoyed a brief period of novelty before fading from common use.
Jamesia appears to be a modern coinage, formed by adding the fashionable suffix -ia to the classic male name James. This pattern mimics the creation of other feminine names like Jessica or Stephanie. The name James itself derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, via Latin Iacomus, and traditionally means 'supplanter'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Mia, Jazzy
Sibling names for Jamesia
Names that share Jamesia's style, for a brother or sister.
