Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamori since 1997
Babies named Jamori per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jamori's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Jamori is a modern American name that first appeared in official U.S. records in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of inventive, phonetic names. It reached its highest usage in 2010, when it was given to a small number of boys, and has since settled into a stable but low frequency. As of 2025, about 1 in every 341,615 newborns receives this name, placing it well outside the top 10,000. While its exact origins are unclear, the name's structure suggests a blend of the popular initial 'Ja-' and the melodic '-mori' ending, echoing names like Jamal and Mori. Jamori has not been recorded in any particular U.S. state more than others, indicating a scattered, national usage. It lacks any known historical or literary associations, making it a truly original choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Jamori is a modern American coinage, likely combining the popular syllable 'Ja-' (as in Jason or Jamal) with the fashionable suffix '-mori', perhaps inspired by names like Lenore or Amora. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997 and has remained in sporadic use since, peaking in 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J, Jam
Sibling names for Jamori
Names that share Jamori's style, for a brother or sister.
