The name Jamesa appears to be a modern spelling variation, elaboration, or stylistic form connected to the name James. The root name James has origins in Hebrew via English and is generally associated with the meaning supplanter. Names such as Jamesa often preserve the sound or cultural feel of the original root while adding a more contemporary or distinctive spelling style.
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Root name
The root form of Jamesa is
Jamesa — meaning Feminine form of James..
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Modern usage
Jamesa remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Jamesa?
1990peak year
Today, Jamesa is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #17566), with only about 5 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1990, 19 babies were given the name (ranked #4934 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1990s. In all, around 293 babies have been registered as Jamesa since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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