Jametta Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-MET-ah //dʒəˈmɛtə//
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: Derived from the name James; a feminine form of James
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jametta is a feminine form derived from the name James, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was translated into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus. The name James became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly after the popularity of the name in the Christian tradition, where it is associated with several biblical figures, including James the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, and James the Just, a prominent leader in the early Christian church.
The name was further popularized in England through the influence of the King James Bible, published in 1611, which solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name James has been borne by numerous kings and notable figures, particularly in Scotland and England, where it was associated with monarchs such as James I of England and VI of Scotland in the early 17th century.
The feminine form, Jametta, likely emerged as a modern variation, reflecting a trend in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to create feminine versions of traditionally male names. This practice was part of a broader cultural movement that sought to adapt and personalize names to fit contemporary societal norms regarding gender.
Culturally, names derived from James have often been associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of the figures who bore the name. The diminutive form Jamie has also gained recognition, serving as a more casual or affectionate variant.
Jametta, while less common, carries with it the legacy of its roots, embodying the qualities traditionally associated with its predecessor, James, and reflecting the enduring nature of names as markers of identity and heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jametta was first seen in the United States in 1959.
Jametta has ranked as high as #1120 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jametta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jametta 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 Jametta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jametta
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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 Jametta.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |