Jamarae
An exclusively modern name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jamarae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamarae today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamarae births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamarae. 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 Jamarae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,782
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jamarae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamarae 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 Jamarae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamarae
The name Jamarae is a relatively modern invention with uncertain origins. It does not appear to have any direct links to ancient cultures or languages. Some experts suggest it may be a creative spelling variation or combination of more established names like Jamaal, Jamal, or Jamari, which have Arabic roots meaning "beauty" or "handsome." However, the distinctive "rae" ending is not clearly derived from any known linguistic source.
Jamarae does not seem to have any significant historical references or appearances in major religious texts, ancient manuscripts, or other early recorded sources. The earliest documented examples of this name being used appear to be from the late 20th century, potentially emerging as a unique identifier in certain communities or regions.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are limited examples of noteworthy historical figures bearing the name Jamarae. One individual who has gained some recognition is Jamarae Strickland, an American football player who played defensive back for several NFL teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, in the early 2000s. Another is Jamarae Hilliard, a former basketball player who competed professionally in Europe in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Beyond these examples, there are a few other individuals named Jamarae who have achieved modest recognition in various fields, such as Jamarae Franklin, an American artist and illustrator known for her children's book illustrations, and Jamarae Jones, a former track and field athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump events.
It is worth noting that while the name Jamarae may have modern origins, it has gained some popularity and usage in recent decades, likely driven by its unique sound and spelling. However, given its relatively recent emergence, there is limited historical data or significant figures associated with this name from earlier eras.
People
Jamarae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamarae 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
Jamarae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamarae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamarae 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jamarae a common name?
We classify Jamarae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamarae most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamarae was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamarae is about 25 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 Jamarae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamarae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamarae 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 Jamarae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamarae 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 Jamarae 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 called Jamarae?
Find out how many people share the name Jamarae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.