Jamarra
An Australian name of Aboriginal origin meaning "free spirit" or "free walker".
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Jamarra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamarra today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamarra births was 1990 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamarra. 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 Jamarra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
1990
7 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2003 SSA rank
#14,602
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jamarra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamarra from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 24 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamarra 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 Jamarra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamarra
The name Jamarra has its origins in the Aboriginal Australian language of the Gamilaraay people, who are indigenous to the northern regions of New South Wales. It is believed to have derived from the word "jamarra" in their language, which means "rainbow."
In Aboriginal culture, the rainbow holds significant spiritual importance and is often associated with the belief in a powerful and creative life force. The name Jamarra, therefore, carries a profound connection to nature, symbolizing the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
While the name's roots can be traced back to the Gamilaraay language, it has gained popularity across Australia and even beyond, transcending cultural boundaries. Some historians suggest that the earliest recorded use of the name Jamarra dates back to the late 18th century, when European settlers began documenting and recording Aboriginal names and languages.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Jamarra was a Gamilaraay man who lived in the early 19th century. He was a respected elder and played a crucial role in facilitating communication and understanding between his people and the European colonists.
Another notable figure with the name Jamarra was an Aboriginal artist from the Wiradjuri nation, born in the mid-20th century. Her vibrant paintings, which often depicted the landscapes and dreamtime stories of her people, gained widespread acclaim and helped to preserve and share Aboriginal cultural traditions.
In the realm of literature, Jamarra is the name of a central character in the novel "Rabbit-Proof Fence" by Doris Pilkington Garimara, published in 1996. The book tells the powerful story of three young Aboriginal girls who undertook an arduous journey across the Australian outback in an attempt to return to their families.
Additionally, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, born in 2002, is a rising star in the Australian Football League (AFL), playing for the Western Bulldogs. His talent and dedication have earned him recognition as one of the most promising young players in the sport.
Lastly, Jamarra Peta Samantha Ugle-Hagan, born in 1996, is an accomplished Aboriginal activist and advocate for indigenous rights. She has been a prominent voice in raising awareness about issues faced by Aboriginal communities and promoting reconciliation and understanding between all Australians.
People
Jamarra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamarra 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
Jamarra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamarra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamarra 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 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Jamarra a common name?
We classify Jamarra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamarra most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamarra was 1990, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamarra is about 30 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 Jamarra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamarra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamarra 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.
Is Jamarra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamarra 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 Jamarra 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 Jamarra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.