Jmari
A unique name perhaps derived from the English name "Mari" of Latin origin meaning "bitter".
Name Census estimates that about 254 living Americans carry the first name Jmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jmari today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jmari births was 2011 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jmari. 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
254
~ 1 in 1,349,427 Americans
Peak year
2011
16 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,545
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jmari 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 101 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jmari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jmari 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 Jmari 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 Jmari
The given name Jmari is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin. It is likely a creative combination of more traditional names, potentially blending elements from different languages and cultures.
One theory suggests that Jmari may be a portmanteau of the names Jamari and Mari, combining the latter part of the former name with the latter. Jamari is a unisex name of West African origin, primarily used in Nigeria and surrounding regions, derived from the Yoruba words "iya" meaning "mother" and "ri" meaning "to see or perceive." Mari, on the other hand, is a feminine name with roots in various cultures, including Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, often associated with the sea or bitter.
Another possibility is that Jmari is a variant spelling of the name Jamari, influenced by the French or Spanish languages, where the letter "J" is pronounced differently than in English. This could be a case of parents or individuals seeking a unique spelling or pronunciation of an existing name.
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Jmari specifically. Given its modern origin, it is unlikely to have appeared in religious scriptures or historical records from past eras.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Jmari, the earliest recorded examples are relatively recent. One of the first instances is Jmari Gentry, an American professional basketball player born in 1989. Another is Jmari Amani, an American actress and singer born in 1993.
Other notable individuals with the name Jmari include Jmari Brooks, an American football player born in 1999, and Jmari Jones, an American actress and model born in 2005. There is also Jmari Smith, an American football player born in 1995.
While the name Jmari lacks a deep historical lineage, its increasing popularity in recent years suggests a growing embrace of creative and unique name choices, often blending elements from different cultural backgrounds and linguistic traditions.
People
Jmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jmari 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
Jmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jmari 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 1,349,427 US residents.
Is Jmari a common name?
We classify Jmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Jmari was 2011, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jmari 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 Jmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jmari 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 Jmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jmari 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 Jmari 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 Jmari as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jmari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.