James is a male given name of Hebrew origin. It means "supplanter" or "seize by the heel." According to biblical tradition, it was the name given to the son of Jacob and Rachel in the Book of Genesis. This child was born with his hand holding onto his brother's heel during delivery, hence his name, James. Throughout history, many notable figures have carried this name, including several saints, kings, and other prominent individuals. Today, James remains a popular choice for baby boys around the world.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Jamele has seen a varying number of births in the United States over the years. The highest year for the name Jamele was 1986 with 7 births. Since then, the number of births has fluctuated between 5 and 6 per year until the most recent data available, which shows 5 births in 2014. Overall, there have been a total of 49 babies named Jamele born in the United States since 1980.