Jmari
A boy's name with 257 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jmari is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 257 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Jmari ranks #11545 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jmari is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, a creative variant of Jamari — itself a creative compound of the Ja- prefix and Mario/Mari (from the Latin Marius, possibly related to Mars, the god of war, or mare, 'sea'). The J-start without a vowel gives it a particularly distinctive visual character.
Jmari is a name that starts mid-breath — the J connects directly to -mari without a vowel buffer, creating something visually striking that carries all of Jamari's warmth in a compressed, distinctive form.
EtymologyShow more
Jmari's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Jmari has 257 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jmari was #7237 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11545, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | #9891 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 95 | #8205 | — |
| 2000s | 101 | #7703 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 20 | #9961 | — |
The Story of Jmari
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Jmari is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jmari are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Jmari?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jmari — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 101 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jmari by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11545 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13101 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6295 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8483 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10031 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10240 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13069 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6914 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6494 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7270 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9186 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9254 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5546 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5872 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7448 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7432 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5782 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7697 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5421 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7237 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024