Jama
Meaning of Jama
Jama is a unisex given name with roots in the Arabic term jumu’ah, meaning “Friday assembly” or “congregation,” and it has traditionally served in Somali culture to name children born on Friday, while in English-language contexts it appeals broadly across genders. Pronounced JAH-muh, it has appeared in U.S. birth records since at least 1918, typically accounting for five to fifty annual registrations and ranking between approximately 590 and 940 in popularity. This steady yet modest presence suggests an appeal to parents drawn to its blend of cultural resonance and communal connotation, differentiated from mainstream naming trends. Though it has never climbed into the upper tiers, its modest numbers may be precisely the point for parents keen to avoid runaway trends.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JAH-muh (/ˈdʒɑmə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Jama
| Jama Williamson - |
| Jama Musse Jama - |
| Jama Mahlalela - |
| Jama kaNdaba - |
| Jama Ahmed Mohamed - |
