Gender: Unisex
Origin: African
Meaning: Daughter
Pronunciation: jah-mah, /ˈdʒɑːmə/, JH AE M AH
Popularity Rank: #17,102
The name Jama is of African origin and is a unisex name. It means 'son of the eagle' or 'strong-willed' in Swahili. This name is often given to babies born during difficult times as a symbol of resilience and determination.
The name Jama is of African origin and means Daughter. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Jama is commonly found in Morocco, South Africa, United States of America, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jah-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɑːmə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE M AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jama is recorded 2,529 times globally, ranking it as the 17,102th most common name worldwide.
Jama is most prevalent in Morocco, with 520 occurrences, making it the 2,351th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Jama is found among 1 in every 2025 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #2,351 | 1 : 2,025 |
| South Africa | #4,349 | 1 : 6,758 |
| United States of America | #7,343 | 1 : 5,932 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,729 | 1 : 16,340 |
| Malaysia | #7,886 | 1 : 14,855 |
| United Kingdom | #5,784 | 1 : 5,123 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9,248 | 1 : 14,634 |
| France | #14,730 | 1 : 21,733 |
| Netherlands | #7,250 | 1 : 7,588 |
| Russia | #7,735 | 1 : 8,303 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jama from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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