Located east of Mexico, south of Florida, and north of South America, Jamaica is a beautiful Caribbean island boasting of breathtaking beaches, perfect temperatures, and plentiful of natural beauty. If you’ve ever visited the place, you’ll surely want a baby name inspired by this beautiful location.
Jamaican baby names are as beautiful as the locales in this stunning country. While most of the Jamaican names are influenced by colonizing nations like France and Spain, some are uniquely their own.
A basic Jamaican name consists of a given name and surname. Middle name is personal. Traditional Jamaican parents name their children after the days of the week. This tradition stems from the Akan language, where children are named after days and the order they are born. They believe that the soul and character of a person are related in some way or the other to the day the child is born. The middle names could refer to the twin status, an ancestor, or birth order. Modern parents pick any name they like for their kids.
Below is MomJunction's collection of Jamaican names to help you select the perfect one for your newborn. We’ve arranged the names in a way to help you seamlessly navigate through the choices available.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Abigay | Abigay is the Jamaican version of Abigail. It means 'the joy or happiness of Yahweh' or father of rejoicing. | Girl | |||
Adio | The name inspires one to be righteous and walk on the correct path. | Boy | |||
Agwe | Spirit of the sea | Boy | |||
Ajani | African : One who fights for possession; Sanskrit: Noble Birth; A variant of name Ajahni | Boy | |||
Akoni | Someone who is a brave warrior and has excellent leadership qualities. | Boy | |||
Aldane | Some who is a wise protector of the realm or land he is living in. | Boy | |||
Alvita | One who is vivacious and lively, or the one who spreads vivacity . | Girl | |||
Alvita | Anointed | Girl | |||
Amancia | Lover, someone who loves unconditionally | Girl | |||
Amelia | The one who is industrious, hard working and fertile | Girl | |||
Amoy | Beautiful goddess | Girl | |||
Apce | Someone who is swift or fast in whatever he does. | Boy | |||
Azacca | Azacca is the name of the spirit guide of agriculture. | Boy | |||
Badrick | One who is mighty and powerful in the battle. | Boy | |||
Barkley | From the Birch Tree Meadow; Place Name; Where Birches Grow | Boy | |||
Bartt | Son of Talmai or the farmer | Boy | |||
Bembe | Bembe is a Spanish name, but it's highly popular in Jamaica. The name means 'a prophet'. | Boy | |||
Brantly | Proud and gratified in whatever he does. It also means firebrand. | Boy | |||
Brianna | A strong ascending woman | Girl | |||
Cedella | She is a beautiful princess | Girl | |||
Chandice | One who is extremely smart and talented | Girl | |||
Dajuan | God is gracious and merciful. | Boy | |||
Damerae | A boy of joy, someone who brings joy and happiness wherever he goes. | Boy | |||
Daniel | A Prophet | Boy | |||
Delyse | Delightful, a girl with a delightful disposition. | Girl | |||
Deshane | God is merciful or Yahweh is gracious. | Girl | |||
Devan | Divine, divinity or like a god | Boy | |||
Durene | Someone with an enduring and everlasting personality. | Girl | |||
Dymond | Another name for Diamond. Precious stone or gem. | Girl | |||
Edgerin | Wealthy spear or owner of many spears. | Boy | |||
Eggbert | Sword or as sharp as sword. | Boy | |||
Eralia | A woman who is well spoken. | Girl | |||
Fayard | A popular and strong magician. | Boy | |||
Gabrielle | God is my strength | Girl | |||
Gerain | Old | Boy | |||
Glenmore | Glenmore is a place name extremely popular in Jamaica. | Boy | |||
Ife | Love, someone who is born with an innate desire to love and be loved. | Boy | |||
Ini | Time | Girl | |||
Ionie | Ionie is the name of a violet colored stone. | Girl | |||
Irie | Cool, or the one who believes in spreading peace or harmony. | Girl | |||
Iriye | Cool, or the one who believes in spreading peace or harmony. | Girl | |||
Jada | She was a God's gift | Girl | |||
Jaden | Hebrew - Thankful; Spanish - Jade is Green Gemstone; A variant of Jade | Boy | |||
Jaqweshia | Half part of a queen | Girl | |||
Javel | Clear and transparent like water | Boy | |||
Jayden | Variation of Jaden which means God has heard | Unisex | |||
Jevaun | Jevaun is the Jamaican form of Evan and means young warrior. | Boy | |||
Joshua | Joshua means God is Salvation | Boy | |||
Judean | A person loyal to the king of Judea, someone who serves the king of Judea. | Boy | |||
Justin | The name Justin means Upright,Lawful | Boy | |||
Kaleisha | A woman who is strong willed, full of energy, or beautiful | Girl | |||
Kalisa | Purely concentrated to the Almighty, the one who has given herself to God. | Girl | |||
Karalana | A girl with a pure and peaceful personality. | Girl | |||
Kenise | Beautiful, gorgeous | Girl | |||
Keyair | Dusky or the one who has dark hair | Boy | |||
Khenan | The rising sun | Boy | |||
Kimona | Listening, or good at listening | Boy | |||
Kimona | Resting | Girl | |||
Kiyana | Light or deity | Girl | |||
Ladonya | Lady or woman | Girl | |||
Lakresha | Profit or profitable | Girl | |||
Latoria | Victorious one | Girl | |||
Libano | White, pristine as white | Boy | |||
Llanzo | Llanzo is the Jamaican form of Lance and means servant or God like. | Boy | |||
Martisha | Martial or warlike | Girl | |||
Omario | Omario is the Jamaican version of Omar and means eloquent and articulate | Boy | |||
Peta-gay | Blessing from heaven | Girl | |||
Raeni | Queen, like a queen | Girl | |||
Requiem | Rest | Girl | |||
Roje | A person who is a guard, a sentinel | Boy | |||
Ronica | True image or strong counsel | Girl | |||
Sabryna | Sabryna is the Jamaican version of Sabrina and means princess. | Girl | |||
Sanka | Soulful, one who puts heart and soul in everything. | Boy | |||
Shamar | One who is ready for the battle | Boy | |||
Shanise | God of wine or Mountain of Zeus | Girl | |||
Sharisha | Cherry | Girl | |||
Shenice | God is gracious and merciful | Girl | |||
Straleen | Star | Girl | |||
Tamila | Dearest to the heart | Girl | |||
Taniyah | A joyful, beautiful woman | Girl | |||
Tarone | It means the courageous advisor of the king. | Boy | |||
Tashelle | Born in Christmas day, nativity or likeness to God | Girl | |||
Tianna | From Christiana, which means Follower of Jesus Christ | Girl | |||
Tiyanna | Tiyanna is possibly the Jamaican variation of Tiana. It means joy or happiness | Girl | |||
Trinika | Trinika means pure, triad, a trio or as in the Holy Trinity | Girl | |||
Tyonna | Princess | Girl | |||
Usain | Small, beautiful or humble. It could also be a variation of Hussain. | Boy | |||
Vea | Chief or seen | Girl | |||
Vegas | Meadows | Girl | |||
Vinisha | Goddess or love or humble | Girl | |||
Virtudes | Blessed spirit | Girl | |||
Xaviera | Feminine version of Xavier, meaning 'bright or splendid'. | Girl | |||
Zekia | Pure | Girl | |||
Zhade | Princess of the African violet | Girl | |||
Zidane | Abundance or growth. The one who progresses and helps people progress | Boy | |||
Ziggy | Victory protection. It's also a diminutive of Sigmund or Siegfried. | Boy | |||