Jamyis
A Muslim name of unclear origin, potentially derived from James.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jamyis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamyis today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamyis births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamyis. 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 Jamyis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,376
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jamyis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamyis 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 Jamyis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamyis
The name Jamyis has its origins rooted in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to the third millennium BCE. It is derived from the proto-Sumerian word "jamis," which roughly translates to "strong-willed" or "determined." The earliest known written records of the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the city-state of Uruk, located in present-day Iraq.
During the height of the Sumerian civilization, Jamyis was a relatively common name among the ruling class and nobility. It was often bestowed upon the firstborn sons of prominent families, as a symbol of the strength and resilience they hoped the child would embody. One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name was Jamyis of Ur, a high-ranking priest and scholar who lived around 2500 BCE.
As the Sumerian culture gave way to the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, the name Jamyis underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. It appeared in various forms, such as "Yamis," "Jamys," and "Jamish," across several ancient texts and historical records from the region.
In the 7th century BCE, a notable figure named Jamyis of Nineveh emerged as a prominent military commander under the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal. His exploits and victories in battle were chronicled in the epic poem "The Siege of Babylon," which has survived to this day.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Jamyis experienced a resurgence in popularity among the Arab and Persian population. One of the most renowned individuals to carry the name during this period was Jamyis al-Kindi, a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived in the 9th century CE and made significant contributions to the field of optics and music theory.
In the 12th century, a prominent Persian poet and mystic named Jamyis al-Rumi gained widespread recognition for his spiritual writings and influential works, such as the celebrated collection of poems "Masnavi." His teachings and philosophy continue to resonate with millions of people worldwide to this day.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jamyis was a 15th-century Ottoman architect and engineer, Jamyis Agha, who was responsible for the construction of several iconic mosques and palaces in Istanbul, including the renowned Beylerbeyi Mosque.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jamyis has maintained a strong presence across various cultures and regions, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its rich history and deep-rooted connections to ancient civilizations make it a name steeped in tradition and cultural significance.
People
Jamyis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamyis 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
Jamyis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamyis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamyis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jamyis a common name?
We classify Jamyis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamyis most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamyis was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamyis is about 20 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 Jamyis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamyis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamyis 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.
Is Jamyis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamyis 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 Jamyis 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 have Jamyis as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jamyis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.