Jahmere
Jahmere is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend; possibly 'God is exalted' or 'great Jah' through popular name elements.
Origin and history
Jahmere is a contemporary American masculine name that likely developed as a modern invented name combining the rhythmic prefix 'Jah-' with the popular name ending '-mere'. It gained usage in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While relatively rare overall, it maintains a steady, modest presence among modern baby name choices.
Popularity in the United States
705 babies in the United States have been named Jahmere since 1880. It ranks #3971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1813.
States where it is most popular
- NY (52.6 %)
- NC (24.7 %)
- NJ (10.2 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 249 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Fun facts
- Jahmere is part of a 1990s trend of creating melodic male names ending in the 'mere' sound.
- The name has seen steady, low-frequency usage in the United States since entering the national registry.