US Popularity:26264
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Assembly; Mosque
Jama is a boy’s name of Somali origin, meaning “assembly” or “mosque.” In Somali, the name is Jamaac, with Jama being the English translation. This name is commonly given to babies born on the blessed Islamic day of Friday, or jumu’ah. If your little one was born on this day, why not give them this beautiful name as a way to honor your faith?

Jama Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Jama is currently #26264 in U.S. births
Boy:Jama is currently #7967 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#26264
in 2022
- 307
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Jama, December 2021

  • Behind the Name, Jamaac, December 2021

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