Total births
250
Girls' name · since 1999
Jahmya
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 250 babies named Jahmya, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 250
- total births
- 1999–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
250 girls have been named Jahmya since 1999, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahmya has been recorded 250 times among girls since 1999, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2021.
- 250 total births
- 1999–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
250 girls have been named Jahmya since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 250
- total births
- 1999–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Jahmya was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jahmya in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Jahmya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jahmya's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jahmya at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Jahmya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2021
- Peak year (2004)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Jahmya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahmya's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Jahmya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
152 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 152 births (61% of all-time use).
Jahmya by state
Where Jahmya concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 4.8% |
New York share of Jahmya's total US births 4.8%
12 of 250 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahmya? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 250 babies named Jahmya. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 21 births.
When was Jahmya most popular? ▼
Jahmya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Jahmya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahmya are New York (12 births).
How long has the name Jahmya been used? ▼
Records for Jahmya go back to 1999, giving 23 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Jahmya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jahzara, Jahaira, Jahniya, Jahnae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jahmya's data
- Jahmya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (152 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jahmyas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahmya
Nearby Names Like Jahmya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahmya
Jahzara Girl
#2361 2,050 births
Jahaira Girl
#8561 1,515 births
Jahniya Girl
#8688 571 births
Jahnae Girl
#9211 502 births
Jahnavi Girl
#7476 489 births
Compare Jahmya side by side: Jahmya vs Jahzara Jahmya vs Jahaira Jahmya vs Jahniya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahmya: Baby Name Since 1999 - 250 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahmya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahmya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.