Jamyri
A gender-neutral name of African origin meaning "prosperous journey".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Jamyri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Jamyri today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamyri births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamyri. 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 Jamyri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,585
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Jamyri
Jamyri is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 28 total registrations, 6 (21.4%) were male and 22 (78.6%) were female.
Jamyri as a male name
- Ranked #11,585 in 2009
- 6 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (6 births)
Jamyri as a female name
- Ranked #16,549 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2008 (6 births)
Popularity
Jamyri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamyri from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jamyri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamyri 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 Jamyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamyris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamyri
The name Jamyri has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is believed to have evolved from the Aramaic word "yamir," meaning "the one who speaks" or "the orator." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in public speaking or held positions of influence through their ability to communicate effectively.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Jamyri appeared in several ancient texts and historical records from the region. One notable mention is found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, where a scholarly figure named Jamyri ben Ezra is referenced as a respected sage and teacher. This individual lived during the 2nd century CE and was renowned for his wisdom and contributions to the study of Jewish law and tradition.
Another early bearer of the name was Jamyri al-Qahtani, an Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He was celebrated for his eloquent verses and his expertise in the Arabic language, further solidifying the name's association with linguistic prowess. Al-Qahtani's works were widely circulated and influential during the golden age of Islamic civilization.
In the medieval period, the name Jamyri gained prominence in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Jamyri ibn Abi al-Hakam, a renowned physician and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) who lived in the 10th century CE. His contributions to the field of medicine and his philosophical writings on ethics and metaphysics earned him significant recognition among scholars of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jamyri resurfaced in Europe, particularly in Italy. Jamyri Borghese, an Italian nobleman and art patron, lived from 1554 to 1609. He was known for his extensive collection of paintings and sculptures, which included works by renowned artists such as Caravaggio and Bernini. Borghese's patronage played a significant role in the development of Italian art during the late Renaissance and Baroque periods.
In more recent history, Jamyri Blash, an American football player, gained recognition for his athletic achievements. Born in 1996, Blash played as a wide receiver for various college teams and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 as an undrafted free agent, showcasing the enduring popularity of the name across different cultures and time periods.
People
Jamyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamyri 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
Jamyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamyri 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Jamyri a common name?
We classify Jamyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamyri was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamyri is about 15 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 Jamyri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamyri a female name?
Yes, 78.6% of people registered as Jamyri 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 Jamyri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamyri 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 Jamyri 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 Jamyri as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.