Jahmaine
A variant spelling of the masculine name Jermaine, of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jahmaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmaine today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmaine births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmaine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jahmaine with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahmaine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,093
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jahmaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahmaine from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmaine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahmaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmaine
The name Jahmaine has its origins in the Swahili language, which is spoken primarily in East Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jama'ah," which means a gathering or a community. This suggests that the name Jahmaine may have been given to individuals who were considered to be unifying forces within their communities.
While the exact time period when the name first emerged is uncertain, its roots in the Swahili language can be traced back to the 7th century, when Arabic traders began to establish settlements along the East African coast. This cultural exchange led to the blending of Arabic and Bantu languages, giving rise to the Swahili language and its unique naming traditions.
Jahmaine does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its connection to the concept of community and gathering aligns with the values of many East African cultures, which place a strong emphasis on unity and collective well-being.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jahmaine can be found in the 18th century, when it was used by a prominent Swahili poet and scholar from the island of Pate, Kenya. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide the exact dates of their birth and death.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Jahmaine, including:
1. Jahmaine Bundara (c. 1820-1895), a Tanzanian explorer and trader who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between the East African coast and the interior regions.
2. Jahmaine Mchanga (1875-1942), a Kenyan political leader and activist who campaigned for the rights of indigenous communities during the colonial era.
3. Jahmaine Mwinyihaji (1892-1967), a renowned Zanzibari musician and composer who helped preserve and popularize traditional Swahili music.
4. Jahmaine Bakari (1920-2003), a Tanzanian writer and poet whose works often explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
5. Jahmaine Mrisho (1945-2010), a Kenyan artist and sculptor whose work drew inspiration from traditional East African art forms and symbolism.
These individuals, while separated by time and location, all share a connection to the name Jahmaine and its underlying meaning of community and unity. Their contributions to various fields, from exploration and politics to art and literature, have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of East Africa.
People
Jahmaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahmaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmaine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jahmaine a common name?
We classify Jahmaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmaine was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmaine is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahmaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahmaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmaine in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jahmaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahmaine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahmaine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Jahmaine?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jahmaine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.