Jamaica
Gender-neutral name · American · Native American · Spanish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,701 in 1977
0 babies were named Jamaica in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jamaica you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJamaica first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #1,701.
About the name Jamaica
Jamaica is a gender-neutral name of American, Native American and Spanish origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ica”. US birth records list Jamaica for girls from 1972 to 2024, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #1,701 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesNative American namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 | 47,114 girls |
| 1980s | 23 | 43,440 girls |
| 1990s | 27 | 37,189 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,963 girls |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 160,256 girls |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 198,413 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 boys |
Other spellings of Jamaica
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Jamaica
What is the origin of the name Jamaica?
Jamaica has American, Native American, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Jamaica a boy or girl name?
Both. Jamaica is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Jamaica?
Jamaica is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,701 in 1977.