Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamica since 1971
Babies named Jamica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 218 |
| 1980s | 334 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamica is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. Its peak year came in 1979, when it was given to a small handful of baby girls. The name has remained stable in usage since, never reaching widespread popularity. It has no recorded top states, indicating its rarity across the country. As a phonetic variation of Jamaica or a blend of popular name sounds, Jamica exemplifies the modern trend of crafting distinctive names without traditional etymological roots.
Jamica is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s. It is likely a phonetic variation of 'Jamaica' or a blend of popular name elements, such as the 'Jam-' from James or Jamie and the '-ica' suffix seen in names like Jessica. It has no deep historical roots and emerged as part of the trend toward creative name spellings in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Mica
Sibling names for Jamica
Names that share Jamica's style, for a brother or sister.
