Jamara
Every Jamara since 1966 — 978 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamara
Jamara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,907 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 978 American babies have been named Jamara. Its peak came in 1994, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,907 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,701 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,676 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,624 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,701 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,839 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,423 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,284 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,218 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,299 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,477 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,567 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,835 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,244 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,672 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,408 | — | — |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,628 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,264 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,797 | — | — |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,164 | — | — |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,935 | — | — |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,141 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,684 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,585 | — | — |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,584 | — | — |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,923 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,835 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,472 | — | — |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,817 | 5 | #6,667 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,964 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,481 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamara in 2025?
Jamara ranked #13,907 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamara?
978 babies have been named Jamara in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamara most popular?
Jamara peaked in 1994, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Jamara a boy or girl name?
Jamara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamara rising or falling?
Jamara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.