Jamaica
Pronunciation: [ j-uhm-AYK-uh ]
Jamaica is a boy baby name. Ranked #27,845 in the US, popular nicknames include Jam, Jay, and Jamie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jamaica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 37 babies have been named Jamaica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamaica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,845 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,845
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jamaica is also used as a girl name, ranked #61843.
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About the Name Jamaica
Jamaica is a boy name .
Is Jamaica a boy or girl name? Jamaica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,845 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,843. Jamaica is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jamaica is currently ranked #27,845 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamaica include Jam, Jay, Jamie, and Jamaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamaica include Jamari, Jamal, Jamarion, Jamar, Jamarcus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis