Jamita is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'jamil' which means beautiful. This unique and expressive name has gained popularity in recent years due to its melodic sound and its meaning that signifies elegance and grace.
The name Jamita experienced some popularity during the late 70s and early 80s with a peak of nine births in 1977. However, it never quite reached widespread use, with most years showing five or fewer births. The total number of babies named Jamita between 1972 and 1990 was 56.