Jamayca Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-MY-kuh / /dʒəˈmaɪ.kə/

English; Jamaican

Meaning

Jamaica; Land of wood and water

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jamayca is derived from Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean. The name Jamaica itself comes from the Arawakan word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'land of wood and water'. The island has a rich cultural heritage influenced by indigenous peoples, European colonization, and African traditions. Jamayca may be used to evoke a connection to this vibrant culture and natural beauty.

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Variants

  • Jamaica

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamayca was first seen in the United States in 1995. Jamayca has ranked as high as #1245 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jamayca has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19955