Jamier
A masculine name of unknown etymology and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,290 living Americans carry the first name Jamier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamier today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamier births was 2010 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamier. 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
- • Jamier is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 265,701 Americans
Peak year
2010
79 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,232
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jamier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamier from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 529 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jamier remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamier 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 Jamier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamiers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. New York, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Jamier, while South Carolina, Delaware, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamier
The name Jamier is an intriguing one with a rich historical background rooted in the ancient cultures of the Middle East. Its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "jamal," meaning beauty or grace. This connection suggests that the name Jamier was initially bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as possessing exceptional physical or inner beauty.
During the medieval period, the name Jamier gained prominence across various regions influenced by Islamic civilization, including parts of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and North Africa. Its usage was particularly prevalent among the upper echelons of society, where parents sought to bestow upon their children names that carried positive connotations and aspirations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamier can be found in the literary works of renowned Persian poet Hafiz, who lived from 1315 to 1390. In his celebrated collection of ghazals, Hafiz makes reference to a character named Jamier, depicting him as a symbol of divine love and spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamier. In the 12th century, Jamier al-Kindi was a prominent philosopher and mathematician from Basra, Iraq, who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and cryptography. His works heavily influenced the development of scientific thought in the Islamic Golden Age.
Another individual of historical importance was Jamier ibn Ahmad al-Tusi, a 13th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician. Al-Tusi's pioneering work on planetary motion and his development of advanced observational instruments paved the way for further advancements in the field of astronomy.
In the realm of literature, Jamier al-Maqdisi, a 10th-century Arab scholar and writer, left an indelible mark with his treatises on grammar, rhetoric, and poetry. His works were widely studied and celebrated throughout the Islamic world for their depth and eloquence.
Jamier al-Ghazali, a renowned 11th-century Islamic philosopher and theologian, was another notable figure who bore this name. His influential writings on ethics, jurisprudence, and the reconciliation of faith and reason had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.
Lastly, the name Jamier also graced the life of a prominent 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet, Jamier al-Rumi. His profound spiritual teachings, conveyed through his poetic masterpieces such as the Masnavi, have transcended time and inspired countless individuals across diverse cultures and belief systems.
People
Jamier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamier 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
Jamier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,290 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamier 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 265,701 US residents.
Is Jamier a common name?
We classify Jamier as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,304 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamier most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamier was 2010, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamier is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamier 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.
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.