Jamyrah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty with style".
Name Census estimates that about 213 living Americans carry the first name Jamyrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamyrah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamyrah births was 2010 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamyrah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
213
~ 1 in 1,609,175 Americans
Peak year
2010
18 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,156
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jamyrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamyrah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 109 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamyrah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jamyrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamyrah
The name Jamyrah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any definitive roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative combination of elements from various sources, blending together different sounds and meanings.
One possible origin could be a fusion of the Arabic name Jamal, meaning "beauty," and the Hebrew name Mirah, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious." This would result in a name that carries the contrasting meanings of beauty and rebellion, creating an intriguing juxtaposition.
Another potential source is the Arabic name Jamila, which translates to "beautiful." The addition of the "yrah" ending could be inspired by names from various African or Middle Eastern cultures, where such combinations of sounds are more common.
Alternatively, Jamyrah could be a completely original creation, potentially influenced by popular culture or personal preferences without any specific linguistic or cultural ties.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no historical references or famous figures from ancient times associated with the name Jamyrah. However, here are five notable individuals who bear this unique name:
1. Jamyrah Mensah, an American professional basketball player born in 1995, currently playing for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
2. Jamyrah Laye, a British actress and model, known for her roles in television series like "Casualty" and "The Bill" in the early 2000s.
3. Jamyrah Dyer, an American poet and author, whose works explore themes of identity, feminism, and social justice.
4. Jamyrah Mitchem, an American track and field athlete, specializing in sprinting events, who has represented the United States in various international competitions.
5. Jamyrah Ayres, an American singer and songwriter, known for her contributions to the contemporary R&B and neo-soul genres.
While the name Jamyrah is relatively new and its origins are not firmly rooted in ancient histories, it has gained popularity and recognition in various fields, reflecting the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices.
People
Jamyrah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamyrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamyrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 213 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamyrah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,609,175 US residents.
Is Jamyrah a common name?
We classify Jamyrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamyrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamyrah was 2010, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamyrah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jamyrah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamyrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamyrah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jamyrah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamyrah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jamyrah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jamyrah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.