Total births
1,552
Unisex name · since 1918
Jama
1,552 babies named Jama in U.S. Social Security records since 1918, with the highest year being 1961. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,552
- total births
- 1918–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1,552 girls have been named Jama since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jama recorded 1,552 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2005.
- 1,552 total births
- 1918–2005 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,552 girls have been named Jama since 1918, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2005.
- 1,552
- total births
- 1918–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Jama was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
54 babies were named Jama in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Jama's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jama's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jama at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Jama popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2005
- Peak year (1961)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Jama popularity over time - boys
101 total births recorded since 1976 (Jama as boys' name)
Jama by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jama's strongest decade.
429 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Jama births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 25
1930s
25 births
- 1940s 89
1940s
89 births
- 1950s
1950s
294 births
- 1960s
1960s
429 births
- 1970s
1970s
386 births
- 1980s
1980s
209 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 429 births (28% of all-time use).
How Jama compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jama's total volume
Jama vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jama by state
Where Jama concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 324 | 20.9% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 158 | 10.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 26 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 19 | 1.2% |
Indiana share of Jama's total US births 20.9%
Even split
324 of 1,552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jama? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 1,552 babies named Jama. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 54 births.
When was Jama most popular? ▼
Jama was most popular in the 1960s decade with 429 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Jama most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jama are Indiana (324 births), Tennessee (158 births), Illinois (26 births).
Is Jama a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jama is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,552 births, and as a boy's name it has 101 births.
How long has the name Jama been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jama since 1918 -- 88 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Jama? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jamie, James, Jami, Jamila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jama's data
- Jama's decade-level peak was the 1960s (429 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Jamas (324 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Jama
Nearby Names Like Jama
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jama
Jamie Girl
#718 270,936 births
James Girl
#2588 23,882 births
Jami Girl
#9652 21,473 births
Jamila Girl
#1557 8,322 births
Jamya Girl
#4168 5,576 births
Compare Jama side by side: Jama vs Jamie Jama vs James Jama vs Jami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1918–2005 (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. "Jama: Baby Name Since 1918 - 1,552 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jama. 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 Jama 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 June 2026.