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Jamiroquan

Male

« Jamiroquan is an African-American name derived from Jamal ("beauty") and Quayan (Kojo, "born on Monday"). It gained fame through British musician Jamiroquai's lead singer Jay Kay. »

#31138 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Jamirouquan is an unique and distinctive name of African American origin. It is derived from the combination of two names: Jamal and Quayan. Jamal is a popular Muslim name that means "beauty" or "handsome," while Quayan is believed to be derived from the West African name Kojo, which means "born on Monday." The name Jamiroquan was made famous by American musician Jamiroquai's lead singer, Jay Kay, who was born as Jason Luis Cheetham. He changed his name to Jay Kay and founded the acid jazz band Jamiroquai in the early 1990s. The name of the band is a blend of "jazz" and "miroquan," which is thought to be inspired by Native American tribes known as the Iroquois. While there is no specific historical or cultural significance associated with the name Jamiroquan outside of its connection to Jay Kay, it has become a unique and memorable name choice for parents looking for something different for their children.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jamiroquan since 1880

Total births
13
Total since 1880
Peak year
1995
13 births
in 1995
13
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years