Jayma
A feminine name of Punjabi origin meaning "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Jayma. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jayma today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayma births was 1957 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayma. 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
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1957
14 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,587
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Jayma: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayma from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Jayma remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayma 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 Jayma during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaymas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayma
The name Jayma is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be a variation of the name Jayamala, which means "victory garland" or "victorious crown" in Sanskrit.
In Hindu mythology, Jayamala is one of the names associated with the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. The name is often used to invoke the blessings of the goddess for success and triumph.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayma can be found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts date back to around the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jayma. One of the earliest was Jayma Navalrai (1882-1944), an Indian social reformer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in British India.
Another prominent figure was Jayma Mays (born 1979), an American actress best known for her role as Emma Pillsbury in the popular television series Glee.
In the world of Indian classical dance, Jayma Kodali (born 1993) is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art form.
Jayma Khanna (born 1985) is an Indian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line Jayma, which celebrates Indian heritage and sustainable fashion.
Lastly, Jayma Cardoso (born 1964) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her blend of traditional Brazilian rhythms and contemporary pop music.
While the name Jayma has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, being embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds who resonate with its meaning of victory and triumph.
People
Jayma + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jayma: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayma?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayma 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Jayma a common name?
We classify Jayma as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayma most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayma was 1957, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayma is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jayma a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayma 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.
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.