Jamario
Jamario is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of 'Ja' and Mario, indirectly meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars' via Mario.
Origin and history
Jamario is a modern American name created by blending the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the classic name Mario. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and sees steady, modest usage. The name carries the energetic sound of its constituent components.
Popularity in the United States
1,450 babies in the United States have been named Jamario since 1880. It ranks #3277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- GA (39.6 %)
- MS (15.4 %)
- NC (11 %)
- AL (8.7 %)
- LA (7.3 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 334 |
| 1990-2000 | 415 |
| 2000-2010 | 368 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Jamario
- Jamario Thomas: Athlete, Football player
- Jamario Moon: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Jay, Rio, Mari
Fun facts
- Jamario is part of a 20th-century American naming tradition of combining the prefix 'Ja-' with established names.
- The name has seen steady usage in the United States since the late 1970s.