Jamere
About Jamere
Jamere appears to be a modern name that may have developed as a variant of Jamar, Jamari, or similar names. The first element 'Ja-' is a popular prefix in many contemporary names and may derive from names like James (Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter') or Jamal (Arabic origin, meaning 'beauty'). The 'mere' element could relate to the French 'mère' (mother) or simply be a phonetic ending chosen for its sound. Usage records show Jamere emerging in the United States primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. The name represents the trend of creating distinctive variations on established name sounds while maintaining familiar elements. It remains relatively uncommon in official records.
Pronounced juh-MEER.
As of October 2026, Jamere ranked #3548 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1597 in 1989.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,756 | 86 | 44.8 |
| 2015 | #2,372 | 55 | 28.7 |
| 2016 | #2,450 | 52 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | #3,035 | 39 | 21.1 |
| 2018 | #2,645 | 47 | 25.9 |
| 2019 | #2,376 | 57 | 31.8 |
| 2020 | #2,779 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | #2,672 | 48 | 27.4 |
| 2022 | #2,532 | 54 | 30.9 |
| 2023 | #3,143 | 39 | 22.8 |
| 2024 | #3,826 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2025 | #3,548 | 32 | 18.7 |