Jamair
Variant of the name Jamal meaning beautiful or handsome.
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Jamair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamair today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamair births was 2005 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamair. 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.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2005
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,405
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jamair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamair from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jamair remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamair 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 Jamair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamairs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamair
The name Jamair has its origins rooted in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which translates to "beauty" or "grace." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing exceptional physical or inner beauty.
During the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Jamair gained prominence across the Arab world. It was particularly popular among the ruling elite and scholarly circles, as the pursuit of knowledge and appreciation for beauty were highly valued within Islamic culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamair can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi made reference to a character named Jamair, depicting him as a wise and enlightened figure.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the name Jamair. One such figure was Jamair al-Andalusi (1050-1120), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Andalusian region of Spain. His groundbreaking works on algebra and trigonometry contributed significantly to the advancement of mathematical knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Jamair ibn Abi al-Qasim (1190-1261), a celebrated scholar and poet from Baghdad. His literary works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were widely acclaimed and influenced generations of poets and writers.
In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Jamair al-Suhrawardi (1145-1234) was a revered Sufi mystic and philosopher. His teachings on illuminationism and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment had a lasting impact on the development of Islamic thought and spirituality.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Jamair al-Najdi (1810-1890) was a renowned Arabian traveler and explorer. His detailed accounts of his journeys across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond provided invaluable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the region during the 19th century.
While the name Jamair may not be as commonly used in modern times, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Arabic language and culture, as well as the timeless appreciation for beauty, knowledge, and spiritual exploration.
People
Jamair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamair 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
Jamair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamair 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Jamair a common name?
We classify Jamair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamair most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamair was 2005, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamair is about 15 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 Jamair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamair 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 Jamair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamair 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 Jamair 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 share the name Jamair?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.