girl's name
Jamaika
juh-MAY-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 26
Jamaika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1992, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jamaika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Jamaika?
In 2001, Jamaika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamaika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jamaika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamaika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamaika
- English juh-MAY-kuh
Sibling Names for Jamaika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamaika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamaika
How popular is the name Jamaika?
In 2001, Jamaika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jamaika a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamaika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamaika?
Jamaika has 3 syllables.
When was Jamaika most popular?
Jamaika peaked in 1992, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.