Jamaya
Jamaya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name combining the prefix Ja- with Maya, which means 'water' or 'great'.
Origin and history
Jamaya is a modern American name created by blending the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the established name Maya. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward rhythmic, melodic girl names. It remains a relatively rare and creative choice for parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,305 babies in the United States have been named Jamaya since 1880. It ranks #3670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1948.
States where it is most popular
- GA (18.6 %)
- AL (11.4 %)
- FL (11 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- MS (8.8 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,283 |
| 2010-2019 | 624 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Nicknames
Maya, Jay
Fun facts
- Jamaya developed in the United States as part of a naming pattern that adds melodic prefixes like 'Ja-' to established names like Maya.
- It shares its phonetic structure with widely popular names such as Amaya, Samaya, and Maya.