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Jamario

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-MAR-ee-oh /dʒəˈmɑr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with Mario (from the Roman Marius, linked to Mars, 'warlike; of Mars'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ja + Mario blend: Jamario. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-MAR-ee-oh').
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with Mario (from the Roman Marius, linked to Mars, 'warlike; of Mars'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6966 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919772025

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

Jamario is a modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with Mario (from the Roman Marius, linked to Mars, 'warlike; of Mars'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-MAR-ee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mario links to the Roman Marius and to Mars, 'warlike' — Jamario joins the prefix Ja- with Mario, a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-MAR-ee-oh').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

JamarionJamarrioDamario

Nicknames

Mario

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamario mean?

Jamario joins Ja- with Mario ('warlike; of Mars'); the routes are layered, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jamario?

It's said juh-MAR-ee-oh /dʒəˈmɑr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamario a boy or girl name?

Jamario is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamario?

Jamario is a very rare name in the U.S.

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