Jamarius

#68 in Mississippi

Meaning of Jamarius

Jamarius is a masculine given name originating in the United States in the late twentieth century, formed by the amalgamation of the Hebrew-rooted James—denoting “supplanter”—and the Latin-derived Marius, historically associated with martial vigor. Articulated /dʒuˈmɐriəs/ in American English, the name exemplifies an Anglo-American tendency to append the Latinate suffix -ius to vernacular stems, thereby achieving a blend of contemporary creativity and classical resonance. Social Security Administration data indicate Jamarius first entered the top thousand male names in 1984 at rank 690, reached its highest position of 688 in 1985, and subsequently fluctuated within ranks 700 to 920 over forty years; in 2024 it recorded 22 occurrences, ranking 902. Its sustained albeit modest usage reflects the interplay of heritage allusion and linguistic innovation characteristic of modern American anthroponymy.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as juh-MAR-ee-uhs (/dʒuˈmɐriəs/)

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Notable People Named Jamarius

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