Holding steady.
Popularity of Jayma since 1949
Babies named Jayma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jayma's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jayma is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1949. It has never appeared in the national top 1000, consistent with its status as an uncommon coinage. The name saw its peak usage in 1974, though even then it was given to only a handful of babies. Since the 1970s, its use has remained stable at very low levels, with no significant revival. Jayma exemplifies the trend of creating new female names by pairing a familiar initial syllable (like Jay) with a fashionable ending (ma). Its lack of recorded top states underscores its rarity across the country. For parents seeking an extremely distinctive name with a modern feel, Jayma offers a little-used option.
Jayma first appears in U.S. birth records in 1949, likely a modern invention combining the popular given name Jay or the nickname Jamie with the fashionable suffix -ma, paralleling names like Jayda or Jayla. Its use has remained rare and sporadic, with a slight peak in the 1970s.
Sibling names for Jayma
Names that share Jayma's style, for a brother or sister.
