Jamarious
Jamarious is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Ja- (God is gracious) and Marius (dedicated to Mars or male).
Origin and history
Jamarious is a modern American name created by blending the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the established name Marius or Darius. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and remains relatively rare. Given its modern roots, its meaning is tied to its constituent parts, combining elements like 'God is gracious' (from James/John) and 'male' or 'dedicated to Mars' (from Marius).
Popularity in the United States
831 babies in the United States have been named Jamarious since 1880. It ranks #3845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- GA (42 %)
- TN (23.9 %)
- MS (19.7 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- FL (2.7 %)
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 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 167 |
| 2000-2010 | 343 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Jamar, Mari, Jay
Fun facts
- Jamarious is part of a 20th-century American trend of constructing dynamic new names using creative prefixes and classic suffixes.
- With over 800 total births recorded in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice.