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Jamaine

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-MAYN /dʒəˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Jermaine, itself from Germaine (Latin germanus, 'brother; of the same parents; germane'). The meaning follows Jermaine; a smooth, familiar name.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Jermaine: Jamaine leans on 'brother' (said 'juh-MAYN'). Smooth and familiar.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA respelling of Jermaine, itself from Germaine (Latin germanus, 'brother; of the same parents; germane'). The meaning follows Jermaine; a smooth, familiar name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11404 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,334

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819712023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Jamaine is a respelling of Jermaine, from Germaine (Latin germanus, 'brother'). Smooth and familiar — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'juh-MAYN').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Jermaine. Rare, smooth, and familiar.

Did you know? Jamaine respells Jermaine — from Germaine, the Latin for 'brother' — the same smooth, familiar name in a fresh spelling (said 'juh-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jamaine — Jermaine respelling; Latin germanus 'brother'

Variations

JermaineJarmaineJamayne

Nicknames

JaiMaine

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If you like Jamaine…

Jermaine— the standard name it reworks
Germaine— the root name behind it
Tremaine— a like -maine name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamaine mean?

Jamaine is a respelling of Jermaine, from Germaine, the Latin for 'brother.'

How do you pronounce Jamaine?

It's said juh-MAYN /dʒəˈmeɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamaine a boy or girl name?

Jamaine is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jamaine?

Jamaine is a rare name in the U.S.

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