Jamear
A unique name potentially combining elements from James and Amiri.
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Jamear. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamear today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamear births was 2008 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamear. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2008
17 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,089
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jamear: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamear from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jamear remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamear 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 Jamear 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 Jamear
The name Jamear has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, tracing back to the 6th century BCE. It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Syria and Iraq, where Aramaic was widely spoken. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "yāmār," which means "to speak" or "to command."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamear can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism compiled between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE. The Talmud mentions a scholar named Jamear ben Shalmai, who lived in the 4th century CE and was known for his expertise in Jewish law.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jamear gained popularity among Arab communities, particularly in the regions of the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. It was often associated with individuals who possessed exceptional oratory skills or held positions of authority.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Jamear al-Qadiri was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Baghdad. His works on Sufism and Islamic mysticism had a significant impact on the intellectual and spiritual landscape of the time.
Moving forward to the 15th century, Jamear ibn Abi al-Khayr was a prominent theologian and jurist from Damascus. He played a crucial role in interpreting and disseminating Islamic legal principles within the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence.
In the 18th century, Jamear al-Sajjadi was a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Iran. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism and spirituality were widely respected and influential throughout the region.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Jamear was Jamear al-Kabir, a 19th-century scholar and poet from Iraq. He was renowned for his mastery of Arabic literature and his contributions to the preservation of classical Arabic poetry.
While the name Jamear has ancient origins and historical significance, its usage has become relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly outside of certain cultural and linguistic contexts. However, its rich heritage and association with scholarship, authority, and oratory skills continue to imbue it with a sense of dignity and respect.
People
Jamear + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamear as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jamear: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamear?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamear 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Jamear a common name?
We classify Jamear as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamear most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamear was 2008, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamear is about 17 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 Jamear in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamear a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamear 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 Jamear still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamear 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 Jamear 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 have the name Jamear?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.