"prince, ruler"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Jamere
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The Story of Jamere
Jamere is a variant spelling of Jamar or Jahmere, names that blend the Arabic 'Jamal' (beauty, handsome) or 'Amir' (prince, ruler) with a distinctly American rhythmic sensibility. African American naming culture in the late 20th century creatively adapted and transformed Arabic and Hebrew roots, producing melodic new forms that honored heritage while forging new identity.
Jamere and its variants (Jamar, Jamir, Jahmere) gained popularity in African American communities in the 1980s and 1990s, part of a broader movement toward names that celebrated cultural identity. The -ere ending gives it a slightly more distinctive profile than the more common Jamar.
In African American naming traditions, names like Jamere reflect a creative synthesis of global linguistic roots — particularly Arabic names brought through the Islamic tradition — reimagined through an American lens. These names carry both cultural pride and individual distinction.
Historical Record
Jamere first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 1,771 babies have been named Jamere in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamere is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,881 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Arabic root 'jamal' (beauty) underlies names like Jamal, Jamil, and Jamere across multiple cultures
- African American creative naming in the 1980s-90s produced hundreds of distinctly American name forms from global roots
Jamere in Other Languages
Arabic
جمال
French
Jamere
Spanish
Jamere
Japanese
ジャミア
Popularity Over Time
#3,881
Current Rank
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,881
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Cultural Origins
- African American American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Jay
Mere
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamere
What does the name Jamere mean?
"prince, ruler" (from Arabic). Jamere is a variant spelling of Jamar or Jahmere, names that blend the Arabic 'Jamal' (beauty, handsome) or 'Amir' (prince, ruler) with a distinctly American rhythmic sensibility. African American naming culture in the late 20th century creatively adapted and transformed Arabic and Hebrew roots, producing melodic new forms that honored heritage while forging new identity.
What is the origin of the name Jamere?
Jamere has Arabic, African American, and American origins. In Arabic, it means "prince, ruler".
Is Jamere a boy or girl name?
Jamere is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3881. As a girl name, it is ranked #33200. Jamere is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jamere?
Jamere is currently ranked #3881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jamere?
Common nicknames for Jamere include Jay and Mere.
What are good middle names for Jamere?
Popular middle name pairings include Jamere James, Jamere Anthony, Jamere Lee, Jamere Deon, Jamere Cole, Jamere Andre, and Jamere King.
What are good sibling names for Jamere?
Names that pair well with Jamere as siblings include Darius, Amir, Taniya, Malik, Zaire, Imani, and Kelechi.
How many syllables does Jamere have?
Jamere has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jamere a common or rare name?
Jamere is an uncommon name, ranked #3881 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jamere
Jamere is a boy name with African American and American origins . The name means "prince, ruler" in Arabic .
Is Jamere a boy or girl name? Jamere is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,881 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,200. Jamere is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jamere is currently ranked #3,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jamere has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jamere include Jay and Mere. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamere include James, Jameson, Jamel, Jameer, Jameir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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