Jamahd
An Arabic name meaning "intense heat" or "burning coal".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamahd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamahd today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamahd births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamahd. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamahd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,298
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jamahd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamahd 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 Jamahd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamahd
The name Jamahd has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja-ma-hud," which roughly translates to "one who walks with purpose."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, Jamahd was a name bestowed upon individuals who were considered leaders or trailblazers in their communities. It was a name that carried a sense of determination and a strong will, reflecting the qualities that were highly valued in that era.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jamahd can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the ancient city of Uruk, which date back to around 2700 BCE. These inscriptions mention a prominent figure named Jamahd, who was believed to be a high-ranking official or a leader in the city's administrative affairs.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamahd. In the 8th century BCE, Jamahd was the name of a renowned Assyrian warrior who fought alongside King Ashurbanipal in his campaigns against the Elamites. His bravery and skill on the battlefield earned him a place in the historical records of the Assyrian Empire.
In the 5th century BCE, a philosopher and scholar named Jamahd hailed from the city of Athens in ancient Greece. While little is known about his life and works, his name is mentioned in several ancient Greek texts as a contributor to the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century CE, a prominent mathematician and astronomer named Jamahd al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His works, including the seminal text "Al-Jabr," laid the foundations for modern algebraic concepts and influenced generations of scholars.
In the 12th century CE, a renowned Persian poet named Jamahd al-Din Rumi captivated audiences with his mystical and spiritual verses. His collection of poems, known as the "Masnavi," remains one of the most celebrated works of Persian literature and has been translated into numerous languages.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Jamahd throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and cultures across different eras.
People
Jamahd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamahd as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jamahd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamahd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamahd 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jamahd a common name?
We classify Jamahd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamahd most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamahd was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamahd is about 28 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 Jamahd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamahd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamahd 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 Jamahd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamahd 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 Jamahd 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 Americans are named Jamahd?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jamahd at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.