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Jamaris

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-MAR-iss /dʒəˈmɑr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with a -maris element (echoing Jamar and Maris, 'of the sea', Latin); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ja + Maris echo: Jamaris. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-MAR-iss').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with a -maris element (echoing Jamar and Maris, 'of the sea', Latin); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#12804 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 396

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919792025

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

Jamaris is a modern African-American name, with no single fixed root — joining the prefix Ja- with a -maris element (echoing Jamar and Maris, 'of the sea', Latin; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-MAR-iss').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jamaris is a modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ja- with a -maris element (echoing Jamar and Maris, 'of the sea') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'juh-MAR-iss').
Overall data confidence 28%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

JamariusJamarcusJamar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamaris mean?

Jamaris joins Ja- with a -maris element (echoing Jamar and Maris, 'of the sea'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jamaris?

It's said juh-MAR-iss /dʒəˈmɑr.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamaris a boy or girl name?

Jamaris is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamaris?

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

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