Jama
girl nameJama entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1533 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1533
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4223 |
| 1930s | #3818 |
| 1940s | #3445 |
| 1950s | #2043 |
| 1960s | #1784 |
| 1970s | #2192 |
| 1980s | #4275 |
| 1990s | #9775 |
| 2000s | #12298 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Jama are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jama alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jama in 2025?
- Jama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jama most popular?
- Jama peaked in 1961, reaching #1533 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jama with classmates?
- Jama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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