Jamesia
A feminine name derived from James, of English origin meaning "he who supplants".
Name Census estimates that about 650 living Americans carry the first name Jamesia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamesia today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamesia births was 1995 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamesia. 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
650
~ 1 in 527,314 Americans
Peak year
1995
38 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,242
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jamesia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamesia 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 296 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
Jamesia 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 Jamesia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamesias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Jamesia, while Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamesia
The name Jamesia is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from a small village in the Himalayan region during the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Sanskrit word "jamesia," which loosely translates to "one who brings light."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamesia can be found in a Buddhist scripture from the 14th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a wise monk who helped spread the teachings of Buddhism in the region. However, the details surrounding this monk's life and background remain largely unknown.
Throughout history, the name Jamesia has been borne by a handful of notable figures. One of the most famous was Jamesia Bhattacharya, a renowned philosopher and scholar from the 16th century who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. His writings and teachings continue to be studied and revered by scholars to this day.
Another notable figure was Jamesia Kapoor, a pioneering Indian artist from the late 19th century whose vibrant and intricate paintings captured the essence of traditional Indian culture and mythology. Kapoor's works have been exhibited in museums and galleries across the world and are considered to be among the most important examples of Indian art from that period.
In the realm of literature, Jamesia Devi was a celebrated poet and writer from the early 20th century. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and earned her numerous accolades during her lifetime.
The name Jamesia has also been borne by notable figures in more recent history, such as Jamesia Sharma, a renowned Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics in the mid-20th century. Sharma's groundbreaking research and theories have been widely studied and cited by physicists around the world.
Lastly, Jamesia Patel was a prominent human rights activist from the late 20th century who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities in India. Her tireless efforts and advocacy work earned her numerous awards and accolades, and she is remembered as a true champion of social justice.
People
Jamesia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamesia 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
Jamesia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamesia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 650 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamesia 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 527,314 US residents.
Is Jamesia a common name?
We classify Jamesia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 671 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamesia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamesia was 1995, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamesia is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamesia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamesia 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.