Declining since 2004, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamya since 1991
Babies named Jamya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 296 |
| 2000s | 3,526 |
| 2010s | 1,503 |
| 2020s | 251 |
Meaning & origin
Jamya entered U.S. records in 1991, a latecomer to the wave of modern feminine names built around the ja- prefix and the -mya suffix. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when it reached its highest rank, but it has been on a downward trajectory since 2004, reflecting shifting tastes. In 2025, the name appeared with a frequency of roughly 1 in 57,402 births, placing it well outside the top 1,000. Its origins are not tied to any traditional culture or language, positioning it firmly as a product of late-20th-century American naming innovation.
Jamya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, reflecting a 1990s trend of creating distinctive feminine names by combining popular sounds and syllables. The Ja- prefix is common in names like Jasmine and Jayla, while the -mya ending echoes names such as Maya and Amaya. It has no recorded usage before the late 20th century.
Where Jamya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, Mya
Sibling names for Jamya
Names that share Jamya's style, for a brother or sister.
