Girl · #13,386 in 2026

Jazma

The Arabic script has numerous diacritics, which include consonant pointing known as iʻjām, and supplementary diacritics known as tashkīl. The latter include the vowel marks termed ḥarakāt.

Current Rank
#13,386
Peak Rank
#5,066 (1988)
Total Babies
109
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
1995
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#5066
Peak Rank
109
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jazma

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Arabic script has numerous diacritics, which include consonant pointing known as iʻjām, and supplementary diacritics known as tashkīl. The latter include the vowel marks termed ḥarakāt.

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Origin & history
Evolution of early Arabic calligraphy (7th–11th century). The basmala was taken as an example, from Kufic Qur'an manuscripts. (1) Early 7th century, script with no dots or diacritic marks (see image of early Basmala Kufic ); (2) and (3) 7th–10th century under Abbasid dynasty, Abu al-Aswad's system established red dots with each arrangement or position indicating a different short vowel; later, a second black-dot system was used to differentiate between letters like fā’ and qāf ; (4) 11th century, in al-Farāhídi's system (system we know today) dots were changed into shapes resembling the letter

The Story of Jazma

Jazma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 16 Jazmas were born — ranking #5,066 that year. As of 2026, Jazma ranks #13,386 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Jazmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jazma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jazma is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jazma

What does the name Jazma mean?
The Arabic script has numerous diacritics, which include consonant pointing known as iʻjām, and supplementary diacritics known as tashkīl. The latter include the vowel marks termed ḥarakāt.
How popular is Jazma in 2026?
In 2026, Jazma ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jazma most popular?
Jazma reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #5,066 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jazma most popular?
Jazma has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jazma.
Is Jazma a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jazma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jazma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jazma include Jeanee, Lynea, Shantella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jazma

Jazma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Jazma's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #5,066. Use the chart and map above to compare Jazma's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.