Jamaica name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jamaica j(a)-mai-ca
Meaning: From Jamaica
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What does Jamaica mean?

Far-out Jamaica prevalently is used in English, meaning of Jamaica is "From Jamaica" used as a unisex name is rooted from English.

How do I pronounce Jamaica?

Three syllabled Jamaica is most commonly pronounced as j(a)-mai-ca.

Variants of Jamaica

Jamacia

Names that rhyme with Jamaica

How popular is the name Jamaica?

Jamaica is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1972 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1977, it ranked 1701st when 61 girl were named Jamaica.

There are over 1514 babies that have been given the name Jamaica in United States. Jamaica is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1997.

But Jamaica is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name. According to our evaluation, at least 10000 people have been bestowed Jamaica around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300151215
202200103339
202100840612
202000102239
201900104489
201800913311
201700992810
201600128547
201500892112
201400109459
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Jamaica in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands052530
Sweden05512
Norway0568
Denmark0080

What numbers say about Jamaica?

Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes. It's time you change your attitude when it comes to love and start focusing on your goals. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. You don't take them seriously because of their mediocre lives. Expression number 2 reveals your talent to work with people and the ability to understand their actions.

Do you like Jamaica? You would love these names

  •  Merril - Rare unisex name Merril is rooted from Celtic, Merril means "Famous or Shining Sea" is used notably in English
  •  Elden - Of Germanic and Old English origin, Admired and Enduring Elden is mostly used in English, Elden means "Older, Old or Wise Protector or Old Friend" is a gender-neutral name
  •  Kaitlynn - Originated from Old Greek, Cherished Kaitlynn means "The Pure" used in English is used normally as a gender-neutral name
  •  Aethelu - Aethelu's meaning is Noble is used as a girl name and is especially used in English came from English
  •  Nyle - Origin of Unorthodox Nyle is in Old English and Celtic is primarily used in English is a unisex name, meaning of Nyle is "Cloud, Champion or Desire"

Middle names for Jamaica

Below are familiar and short middle names we think go particularly well with Jamaica:

View more middle names that goes with Jamaica.

Famous people named Jamaica

  • Jamaica Kincaid, Antiguan-American novelist, essayist, gardener
  • Jamaica Rector, former American football wide receiver
  • Jamaica Boys, American, Queens-based, funk trio

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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