Supplanter or beautiful
Jamea is often considered a feminine variation of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'. In some Arabic contexts, it is associated with the word for 'beautiful' or 'elegant'. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Jamea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,439 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
