Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1985
Jamisa
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Jamisa, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1985–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Jamisa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 26 recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jamisa has been recorded 26 times among girls since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2000.
- 26 total births
- 1985–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Jamisa since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 26
- total births
- 1985–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Jamisa was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
6 babies were named Jamisa in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Jamisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamisa splits its recorded history at 1990: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamisa at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Jamisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2000
- Peak year (2000)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Jamisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jamisa's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Jamisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamisa? ▼
26 babies have been named Jamisa since 1985. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 2000 with 6 births.
When was Jamisa most popular? ▼
Jamisa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
How long has the name Jamisa been used? ▼
Records for Jamisa go back to 1985, giving 16 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Jamisa? ▼
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 Jamisa's data
- Jamisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jamisa
Nearby Names Like Jamisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamisa
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 Jamisa side by side: Jamisa vs Jamie Jamisa vs James Jamisa vs Jami
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, 1985–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jamisa: Baby Name Since 1985 - 26 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamisa. 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 Jamisa 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.