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Jahmere

Derived from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial,' or used as a variant of the English Lester; it characterizes a person who is both ethereal in spirit and a steady, protective force.

Key Stats

Total births705
GenderMale (30% / 70%)
Peak year2008
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2001
Most recent2022
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, Latin, Italian
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 43%NC — 30%NJ — 13%PA — 10%FL — 3%

Notable People

Lesta Libby (Professional Golfer and pioneer of women's sports) · Lesta Wells (Author of children's educational literature) · Lesta Moore (Abstract Sculptor and installation artist) · Lesta Newnham (Renowned British costume historian and dressmaker) · Lesta Tobey (Fine Artist known for evocative landscapes)

Nicknames & Diminutives

LesLessieLesty

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