Jamaica Name Origin
/juh-MY-kuh/-
Jamaican (Caribbean) 70%
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Jamaican (Caribbean) 20%
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American (Multiracial) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jamaica
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Jamaica' originates from the indigenous Taíno language, referring to the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean. It is also used as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries, inspired by the island's name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jamaica each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).