Jamita
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Jamila.
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Jamita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamita today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamita births was 1977 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamita. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1977
9 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1990 SSA rank
#13,848
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Jamita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamita from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 27 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
Jamita 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 Jamita 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 Jamita
The given name Jamita is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "jameel," which means beautiful or lovely. The name was particularly prevalent in regions with strong Islamic cultural influences, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name Jamita was occasionally mentioned in historical texts and records, though its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery. Some scholars suggest that it may have been inspired by revered figures from Islamic history or literature, although no definitive evidence has been found to support this claim.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamita can be traced back to the 9th century, when a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Persia bore this name. Jamita al-Farsi (810-890) was celebrated for her contributions to Persian literature and her mastery of the Arabic language.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Jamita gained popularity among Muslim communities, particularly in regions under the influence of the Ottoman Empire. Several notable individuals carried this name during this time, including Jamita al-Andalusi (1150-1220), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia, present-day Spain.
In the 16th century, Jamita al-Misri (1520-1590) was a prominent Egyptian scholar and poet who gained recognition for her works on Islamic theology and philosophy. Her writings were widely circulated and studied in academic circles throughout the Middle East.
As the name Jamita spread to other parts of the world, it underwent various adaptations and modifications, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of different regions. For instance, in South Asia, the name was sometimes rendered as "Jamitha" or "Jamitta," while in certain African communities, it was pronounced as "Jameetha" or "Jameeta."
Another notable figure who bore the name Jamita was Jamita bint al-Husayn (1650-1720), a respected jurist and scholar from Iraq, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies.
While the name Jamita has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, it has experienced varying levels of popularity across different cultures and time periods. Despite its rich historical roots, the name remains relatively uncommon in many parts of the world today.
People
Jamita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamita 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
Jamita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamita 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Jamita a common name?
We classify Jamita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamita most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamita was 1977, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamita is about 45 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 Jamita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamita 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 Jamita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamita 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 Jamita 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 share the name Jamita?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.