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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jermaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
