Jamika Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-MEE-kah / /dʒəˈmiːkə/American; African
Meaning
American: derived from the name Jamie; African: may relate to 'to be strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jamika is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly among African American communities. It is often considered a variation of the name Jamie, which has Scottish origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones, common in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
Jamika has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jamika
- Jameka
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamika was first seen in the United States in 1971. Jamika has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Illinois, Georgia, California, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jamika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamika (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 56 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 51 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |