Jamara Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-MAR-ah //dʒəˈmɑːrə//
Origin: African; Arabic
Meaning: African: 'one who is loved'; Arabic: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamara is believed to have roots in various linguistic traditions, primarily drawing from Arabic and Hebrew origins. In Arabic, the name can be associated with meanings related to beauty and elegance, while in Hebrew, it may connect to the word "yamah," meaning "to be a sea" or "ocean." The transition of the name into English likely occurred through cultural exchanges and migrations, particularly during the periods of increased interaction between Arabic-speaking regions and Europe, especially during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance when translations of Arabic texts into Latin and then into vernacular languages became prominent.
Historically, the name Jamara does not have specific milestones like those found with more widely recognized names. However, the broader cultural and religious contexts in which similar names have appeared are significant.
For instance, names derived from Hebrew and Arabic have been present in various religious texts and traditions, influencing naming practices across different cultures. The spread of these names can be traced through various historical documents and translations, including the influence of the Bible and other religious texts, which have been pivotal in shaping the naming conventions in many cultures.
Culturally, names like Jamara resonate with themes of beauty, strength, and connection to nature, reflecting the values and ideals of the societies that embrace them. The name may also be linked to various diminutive forms or variations that have emerged in different cultures, though specific historical examples of such forms related to Jamara are less documented.
Overall, Jamara embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that highlights the interconnectedness of names across different traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamara was first seen in the United States in 1966.
Jamara has ranked as high as #4938 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, South Carolina, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Jamara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jamara is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jamara was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jamara.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1996 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1994 | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1992 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1991 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1990 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1989 | 32 | 5 | 27 |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1987 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1986 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1985 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1984 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1982 | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| 1981 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| 1980 | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| 1979 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1977 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1975 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1974 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Jamara (2005)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |