How Many People Are Named Jamaya?
Complete statistics for the name Jamaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamaya is a very rare female name, with only 2,266 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 145,631 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2006 with 182 births, but now it's declining, still remaining a genuinely modern name with most under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 2,287 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamaya Through the Generations
Jamaya, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, saw its peak in 2006 when 182 babies were given this unique moniker. Since then, it's become less popular, with fewer than 100 births each year. Today, there are 2,266 people named Jamaya in the US, with the majority being under 30 years old, indicating it's a name that's closely tied to the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamaya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jamaya
How Many People Have the Name Jamaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,266 people in the United States currently share the name Jamaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 145,631 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jamaya a Common or Rare Name?
Jamaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jamaya Mean?
Jamaya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jamaya Most Popular?
The name Jamaya reached peak popularity in 2006, with 182 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jamaya?
Approximately 2,266 people named Jamaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,287. That works out to roughly 1 in 145,631 Americans.
Is Jamaya a rare name?
Jamaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 145,631 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamaya mean?
Jamaya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jamaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jamaya are male and 100% are female.
When was Jamaya most popular?
Jamaya peaked in 2006 with 182 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.