Land of wood and water
Derived from the Taino word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'land of wood and water' or 'land of springs'. It is a place-name used as a given name, reflecting the lush landscape and natural beauty of the Caribbean island.
Less common today
Jamaica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,346 in 1992.
Antiguan-American novelist and essayist
The protagonist of the children's book 'Jamaica's Find' · Jamaica's Find
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
