Jahmere

Jahmere is a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Jamir or Jahmir, names that could combine the prefix 'Jah-' (possibly referencing Jah, a name for God in Rastafarian tradition, or simply a phonetic variation of 'Ja-') with the element 'mir' or 'mere.' The 'mir' element appears in various naming traditions, including Slavic languages where it means 'peace' or 'world.' Alternatively, the name might be a creative modern formation combining familiar name sounds. Jahmere began appearing in usage records primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States. It remains relatively uncommon but has established consistent usage patterns in recent decades.

Pronounced juh-MEER.

As of October 2026, Jahmere ranked #5483 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2674 for boys in 2009.