Jamaa
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jamaa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 13 babies have been named Jamaa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamaa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,365 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,365
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jamaa
Jamaa is a boy name .
Jamaa is currently ranked #40,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamaa include Jam, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamaa 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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