Jamarius is of African origin, specifically from the Akan tribe of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It means "like God" or "God is like," suggesting a divine attribute or connection. This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and has since been embraced by many families seeking unique yet meaningful names for their children.
The name Jamarius experienced significant popularity growth between the late 1980s and the early 2000s, with a peak of 91 births in 2003. However, there has been a steady decline since then, reaching an all-time low of 15 births in 2021, indicating a decrease in popularity over time. Overall, Jamarius has been given to 1787 children across the provided years.