Jemario is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Ojemire', which means 'the one who brings wealth'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has since been embraced worldwide.
The name Jemario experienced peaks and valleys in popularity over these years, with the highest number of births occurring in 1988 (12) and the lowest in 1979 and 1982 (both 5). After a peak in 1988, the numbers declined until reaching another low point in 1993 (5), before slightly recovering. The name's popularity has been relatively steady since then, with 5 births occurring in each of 2001, 2008, and 2011. Overall, Jemario was given to a total of 98 newborns across these years.