Jamece Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-MEES //dʒəˈmiːs//
Origin: Modern English; American
Meaning: Combination of James and a feminine suffix
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamece appears to be a modern variation of the name James, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This Hebrew name was translated into Greek as Iakobos, which then evolved into Latin as Iacobus. The name made its way into Old French as James, eventually leading to its adoption in Middle English.
The feminine form Jamece likely emerged as a contemporary adaptation, reflecting a trend in modern naming practices to create unique or gender-specific variations of traditionally male names. Historically, the name James has significant biblical associations, notably with two apostles in the New Testament: James the Greater and James the Less.
The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly with the translation of the Bible into English by William Tyndale in the early 16th century and later the King James Version in 1611, which further solidified its usage in English-speaking cultures. The name has been borne by numerous kings and notable figures throughout history, including King James I of England, who commissioned the aforementioned translation of the Bible.
Culturally, the name James has been associated with qualities such as strength and leadership, which may contribute to its enduring appeal. The feminine form Jamece, while less historically established, can be seen as part of a broader trend in which names are feminized or altered to create distinct identities.
This practice reflects a cultural shift towards individuality in naming conventions, allowing for personal expression while maintaining a connection to traditional roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamece was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Jamece has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jamece has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jamece 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 Jamece was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jamece
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jamece.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |