Modern invention, possibly meaning appointed by God or exalted
Jermaya is a modern American name likely created as a feminine blend of Jeremiah and Maya. It draws from the Hebrew roots of Jeremiah, meaning 'Yahweh has appointed,' combined with the soft, popular sounds of contemporary feminine endings.
Less common today
Jermaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,997 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
