Jhamari
A name of possible Indian origin meaning "small streams converging together".
Name Census estimates that about 237 living Americans carry the first name Jhamari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhamari today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhamari births was 2011 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhamari. 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
237
~ 1 in 1,446,221 Americans
Peak year
2011
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,362
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jhamari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhamari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jhamari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhamari 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 Jhamari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jhamaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhamari
The name Jhamari has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely deriving from Sanskrit or one of the regional languages spoken in the region. The name is thought to have been in use for several centuries, though its exact origins are obscure.
One possible derivation is from the Sanskrit word "jhamara," which refers to a type of ceremonial fan or whisk used in religious rituals. This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals associated with religious or spiritual practices.
Another theory links the name to the Hindi word "jhamri," which means "tassel" or "fringe." This could imply a connection to textile or craft traditions, perhaps indicating that the name was common among artisans or skilled workers.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Jhamari in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name has been in use for generations within various communities in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jhamari was Jhamari Singh (1780-1842), a prominent ruler of the princely state of Alwar in Rajasthan, India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and architecture.
Another notable figure was Jhamari Devi (1847-1922), a prominent social reformer and educator from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. She was instrumental in establishing several schools and advocating for women's education during a time when such efforts were met with considerable resistance.
In the realm of arts and culture, Jhamari Bai (1875-1941) was a celebrated classical dancer and courtesan from the region of Lucknow, India. She was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting this traditional art form.
Jhamari Lal Bhargava (1910-1997) was a distinguished Indian mathematician and statistician, known for his pioneering work in the field of probability theory. He made significant contributions to the development of modern statistical methods and served as a professor at several prestigious universities.
Jhamari Atwal (1932-2018) was a prominent Punjabi writer and poet from India. He was widely acclaimed for his poetic works, which explored themes of social justice, human relationships, and the complexities of modern life. His literary contributions earned him numerous awards and accolades.
People
Jhamari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhamari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhamari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhamari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 237 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhamari 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 1,446,221 US residents.
Is Jhamari a common name?
We classify Jhamari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhamari most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhamari was 2011, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhamari is about 16 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 Jhamari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jhamari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhamari 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 Jhamari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jhamari 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 Jhamari 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 Jhamari as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.