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Jamaiya

A feminine Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "gorgeous one".

Name Census estimates that about 270 living Americans carry the first name Jamaiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamaiya today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamaiya births was 2007 (30 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamaiya. 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

270

~ 1 in 1,269,461 Americans

Peak year

2007

30 babies that year

Average age

21

years old

2018 SSA rank

#16,661

Tracked since 1995

Popularity

Jamaiya: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jamaiya from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 180 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

0815233019952000200520102015

Decades

Jamaiya 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 Jamaiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s04848
2000s0180180
2010s04646

Origin

Meaning and history of Jamaiya

The name Jamaiya has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating from the Middle East region. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "jami'a," meaning "university" or "place of gathering." This suggests a connection to education, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits.

In the historical context, the name Jamaiya was first recorded in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. During this period, the Islamic Golden Age flourished, and centers of learning, such as universities and libraries, thrived across the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Jamaiya was Jamaiya bint al-Husayn, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Basra, Iraq, during the 8th century CE. She was widely celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of the Arabic language.

In the 10th century CE, another influential figure named Jamaiya al-Baghdadi emerged as a prominent physician and scholar in the field of medicine. She authored several medical treatises and is credited with advancing the study of gynecology and obstetrics during that era.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from Baghdad between the 8th and 13th centuries CE, the name Jamaiya gained popularity among the intellectual and scholarly circles. It was often associated with individuals who pursued knowledge and made significant contributions to various fields, such as science, philosophy, and literature.

Moving forward in history, the name Jamaiya also appeared in the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century. One notable bearer of this name was Jamaiya Sultana, a powerful and influential figure in the Ottoman court during the 16th century. She played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape and cultural traditions of the empire.

Another prominent individual with the name Jamaiya was Jamaiya al-Maqdisiya, a renowned Palestinian scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her works were widely celebrated and influential in the literary circles of the time, and she is remembered for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Arabic literature and culture.

Throughout its history, the name Jamaiya has carried a sense of intellectual pursuit, scholarly endeavors, and a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the Islamic world. Its roots in the Arabic language and its association with centers of learning and knowledge have imbued the name with a sense of wisdom and intellectual curiosity.

People

Jamaiya + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jamaiya: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jamaiya?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 270 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamaiya 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 1,269,461 US residents.

Is Jamaiya a common name?

We classify Jamaiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jamaiya most popular?

The single biggest year for Jamaiya was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamaiya is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jamaiya a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamaiya in the SSA data are female. 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.

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.

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