Jamecia
A feminine name possibly derived from a combination of the names James and Amecia.
Name Census estimates that about 795 living Americans carry the first name Jamecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamecia today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamecia births was 1995 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamecia. 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
795
~ 1 in 431,138 Americans
Peak year
1995
80 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2020 SSA rank
#16,124
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jamecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamecia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 396 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
Jamecia 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 Jamecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamecias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Jamecia, while Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamecia
Jamecia is a unique and relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the latter half of the 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to a combination of two distinct names: James and Amecia.
James is a well-established name with origins dating back to ancient Hebrew, where it was derived from the name "Jacob." It gained widespread popularity through its association with two apostles in the New Testament. The name Amecia, on the other hand, has its roots in Latin, where it means "beloved" or "lovable."
While the exact origin and inspiration behind the fusion of these two names remain unclear, it is believed that Jamecia was crafted as a distinctive and melodic combination, reflecting the desire to create a unique and meaningful identity.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamecia can be found in various birth records and personal documents from the late 20th century. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are limited records of notable individuals bearing this name in ancient texts or historical records.
One of the earliest individuals to carry the name Jamecia is Jamecia Bennett, a former American track and field athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, specializing in the 400-meter hurdles.
Another notable figure is Jamecia Ward, an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and the San Antonio Stars, during the early 2000s.
In the realm of academia, Dr. Jamecia Lott is a prominent educator and researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of early childhood education. She currently serves as an associate professor at a prestigious university.
Jamecia Stevenson is an accomplished writer and journalist who has published several acclaimed works, including a memoir that explores her experiences as a first-generation college student and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Lastly, Jamecia Cooper is a renowned artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States, celebrated for their unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
While the name Jamecia remains relatively uncommon, its distinctive blend of elements from different cultural and linguistic traditions has given it a unique and intriguing character, ensuring that those who bear this name stand out in their respective fields and communities.
People
Jamecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamecia 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
Jamecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 795 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamecia 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 431,138 US residents.
Is Jamecia a common name?
We classify Jamecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 822 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamecia was 1995, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamecia is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamecia 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.