NAME PROFILE
Jamala
Derived from the Roman name Maximilianus, meaning 'the greatest.' This name suggests a personality that is ambitious, noble, and possesses a natural ability to lead and inspire others through their grand vision.
Key Stats
| Total births | 103 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 1977 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Maximilian Schell (Actor, Judgment at Nuremberg) · Maximilian I (Holy Roman Emperor) · Maximilien Robespierre (French Revolutionary Leader) · Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Priest and Saint) · Maximilian Maeder (World Champion Kitesurfer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaxMaxieMillie
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