Jymari
An invented name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jymari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jymari today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jymari births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jymari. 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 Jymari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#10,412
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Jymari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jymari 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 Jymari 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jymari
The name Jymari is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4000 BCE. Linguists trace its origins to the Sumerian word "jimar," meaning "radiant" or "luminous." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing a bright and shining aura.
While the precise origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, historical records indicate that variations of the name appeared in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the Sumerian era. One such notable figure was Jymari-Anum, a high priestess revered for her wisdom and spiritual guidance during the reign of King Shulgi in the 21st century BCE.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Jymari continued to be used, albeit sporadically, across various cultures and epochs. In the 5th century BCE, a renowned Greek philosopher named Jymari of Croton was celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the study of mathematics and geometry.
Fast-forwarding to the Middle Ages, records from the 11th century mention a revered Islamic scholar and poet named Jymari al-Andalusi, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetic verses were widely celebrated and influenced subsequent generations of writers and thinkers.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Jymari de Quesada made his mark on history by leading expeditions into the uncharted territories of South America, where he encountered numerous indigenous tribes and contributed to the mapping of the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jymari was a 19th-century Italian artist and sculptor named Jymari Borghese. His masterful creations adorned many public spaces and private collections, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition during the height of the Neoclassical movement.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jymari throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Jymari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jymari 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
Jymari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jymari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jymari 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jymari a common name?
We classify Jymari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jymari most popular?
The single biggest year for Jymari was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jymari is about 17 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 Jymari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jymari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jymari 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 Jymari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jymari 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 Jymari 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 share the name Jymari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.