Combination of the prefix Ja- and the title Marquis
A modern American creation, Jamarquis blends the popular 'Ja-' prefix with the French noble title Marquis. It reflects a 20th-century trend in African American naming traditions of creating unique, rhythmic names that evoke status and individuality.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jamarquis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Participant on the reality series 60 Days In
