Places Named 'Jamaica' Around the World

“Jamaica” refers to the Caribbean nation, but the name appears in many other places:

United States

• Jamaica, Queens – NYC neighborhood (major transit hub).
• Jamaica, Vermont – Town in Windham County.
• Jamaica, West Virginia – Unincorporated community in Gilmer County.
• Jamaica Plain, Boston – Historic neighborhood.
• Jamaica Bay – Wildlife refuge, NYC.
• Jamaica Pond – In Jamaica Plain, Boston.

Jamaica (the Country)

• Kingston – Capital.
• Montego Bay – Major tourist city.
• Negril – Famous beaches.
• Ocho Rios – Dunn’s River Falls.
• Port Antonio – Lush northeast coast.
• Blue Mountains – Coffee region.

Cultural References

• Jamaica Rum, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.
• Jamaica Bobsled Team (Cool Runnings).
• Jamaica Tallawahs (CPL cricket).
• Bob Marley Museum (Kingston).
• University of the West Indies, Mona (Kingston).

The name likely originates from the Taíno “Xaymaca” (“Land of Wood and Water”).