JAMAICA  

Gender: F
Origin: Place-name

Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the exotic rhythms of the West Indies. Namesake: writer Jamaica (born Elaine) Kincaid.

Variations:
Jamaeca, Jemaica, Jamaika, Jemayka

Jamaica is being discussed in our message boards:

• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• BABY NAME GAME - lots of kids, lots of questions!
• Create Your Own Family (10 Kids!)
• Names with Songs
• A "Normal" Life.

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jamaica:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• CELEBRITY BABY NAMES: Brooklyn yes, Bronx no
• M.I.A. BABY: How To Rock That Name