Jamica
A variant spelling of Jamaika, meaning "land of wood and water".
Name Census estimates that about 754 living Americans carry the first name Jamica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamica today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamica births was 1979 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamica. 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
754
~ 1 in 454,581 Americans
Peak year
1979
46 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,314
Tracked since 1971
Census
Jamica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 663 people with the first name Jamica, which placed it at #16,857 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,857
National first-name rank
People counted
663
663 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
79.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jamica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jamica is Black at 79.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.5%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jamica described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jamica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American79.5% · 527
- White9.5% · 63
- Two or more races5.0% · 33
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 24
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 6
Popularity
Jamica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamica from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 334 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamica 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 Jamica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamicas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Illinois, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Jamica, while Texas, Tennessee, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamica
The name Jamica is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where the word "Jamika" was used to refer to a person with a strong and resilient character. This word was derived from the root "Jam," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome."
During the medieval era, the name Jamica gained popularity in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. It was often used as a name for individuals who possessed a strong will and an unwavering spirit. In some ancient Persian texts, the name is mentioned as a symbol of courage and perseverance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamica can be found in the chronicles of the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. A renowned warrior named Jamica is said to have played a pivotal role in the Battle of Nineveh in the 7th century AD, where his bravery and leadership were celebrated.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamica. In the 12th century, Jamica al-Basri was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Basra, known for his contributions to the study of Arabic literature and philosophy. His works were widely read and revered throughout the Islamic world.
During the Renaissance period, Jamica Vespucci (1454-1512) was an Italian explorer and navigator who accompanied her cousin, Amerigo Vespucci, on several voyages to the New World. She is credited with being one of the first European women to set foot in the Americas and her detailed accounts of these expeditions provide valuable insights into the early encounters between Europeans and indigenous populations.
In the 19th century, Jamica Khanum (1821-1898) was a prominent Persian poet and writer who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights. Her poetry and essays were highly influential in shaping the discourse on gender equality and social reform in Persia (modern-day Iran) during that era.
Another notable figure was Jamica Tarkhan (1876-1951), a renowned Azerbaijani architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. Her innovative designs and architectural styles left an indelible mark on the city's landscape and contributed to its rich cultural heritage.
Jamica Abassi (1912-1987) was a pioneering Afghan artist and sculptor who gained international recognition for her work. Her pieces, which often depicted scenes from Afghan life and culture, were celebrated for their intricate details and profound emotional expression.
People
Jamica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamica 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
Jamica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 754 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamica 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 454,581 US residents.
Is Jamica a common name?
We classify Jamica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 801 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamica most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamica was 1979, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamica is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jamica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 663 people with the name Jamica, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,857 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jamica in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jamica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jamica leans strongly female. 625 people counted with this name were female (94.6%), compared with 36 male bearers (5.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jamica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jamica is Black at 79.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.5%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jamica most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jamica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.5% (527 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jamica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamica 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 Jamica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamica 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 Jamica 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.
How many people have Jamica as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jamica, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.