Jamaya
Every Jamaya since 1983 — 2,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamaya
Jamaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,657 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,305 American babies have been named Jamaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jamaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,657 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,028 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,639 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,229 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,194 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,047 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,580 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,704 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,364 |
| 2016 | 80 | #2,353 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,729 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,628 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,694 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,382 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,464 |
| 2010 | 88 | #2,210 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,815 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1,670 |
| 2007 | 167 | #1,420 |
| 2006 | 182 | #1,294 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,454 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,503 |
| 2003 | 149 | #1,359 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1,858 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,248 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,993 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,917 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,838 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamaya in 2025?
Jamaya ranked #6,657 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamaya?
2,305 babies have been named Jamaya in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamaya most popular?
Jamaya peaked in 2006, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Jamaya a boy or girl name?
Jamaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamaya rising or falling?
Jamaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.