Jama
Pronunciation: [ j-AM-uh ]
Jama is a boy baby name. Ranked #40,130 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jama first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 101 babies have been named Jama in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jama is past its peak , currently ranked #40,130 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,130
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jama
Jama is a boy name .
Is Jama a boy or girl name? Jama is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,130 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,757. Jama is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jama is currently ranked #40,130 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jama include James, Jameson, Jamir, Jamari, Jamie . 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