Jamariea
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Jamaree.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jamariea. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamariea today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamariea births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamariea. 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 Jamariea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,910
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jamariea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamariea 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 Jamariea 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 Jamariea
The given name Jamariea has its origins in the African American community, emerging in the latter half of the 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jamari and Ariea, with Jamari being a variant of the Arabic name Jamal, meaning "beauty" or "camel." The latter part of the name, Ariea, is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name Ariel, which means "lion of God."
While the exact origins of Jamariea are not well documented, it is speculated that the name gained popularity in the United States during the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, many African Americans sought to embrace their cultural heritage and identity, leading to the creation and popularization of unique names with African or African-American roots.
There are no known records of the name Jamariea appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name in more recent times include:
1. Jamariea Milliner (born in 1997), an American basketball player who played for the University of Missouri.
2. Jamariea Seay (born in 1996), an American track and field athlete who competed in the heptathlon.
3. Jamariea Henderson (born in 1995), an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Southern Mississippi.
4. Jamariea Woods (born in 1994), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
5. Jamariea Johnson (born in 1992), an American entrepreneur and social media influencer known for her fashion and lifestyle content.
It is worth noting that the name Jamariea is relatively uncommon, and its usage has been primarily concentrated within the African American community in the United States. As a result, there may be limited historical records or references to individuals with this name prior to the late 20th century.
People
Jamariea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamariea 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
Jamariea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamariea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamariea 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 Jamariea a common name?
We classify Jamariea 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 Jamariea most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamariea was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamariea is about 24 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 Jamariea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamariea a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamariea 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 Jamariea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamariea 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 Jamariea 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 common is the name Jamariea?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.