Jeimy Girl

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mee //ˈdʒeɪmi//

Origin: Spanish; English

Meaning: Derived from Jaime (Spanish) meaning 'supplanter'; variant of Jamie (English) meaning 'supplanter'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeimy is a variant of the name Jamie, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The name Yaakov was adopted into Greek as Iakobos, which then transitioned into Latin as Iacobus. From Latin, it evolved into Old French as Jacques, and eventually into the English Jamie.

The name has undergone various adaptations and spellings over the centuries, with Jeimy emerging as a modern variant that reflects contemporary naming trends. Historically, the name Jacob is significant in biblical texts, where Jacob is a patriarch in the Book of Genesis, known for his twelve sons who became the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel.

The name has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history, including Saint James, who is often associated with the New Testament and is venerated in various Christian traditions. The translation of the Bible into English, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Jamie and its variants have been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing qualities such as resilience and adaptability, reflecting the historical narrative of Jacob's life. The diminutive form Jamie has been widely used as a familiar or affectionate name, which has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across generations.

Jeimy, as a modern adaptation, carries with it the historical weight and cultural significance of its predecessors while also embodying a contemporary twist that resonates with current naming practices.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeimy was first seen in the United States in 1992.

Jeimy has ranked as high as #6057 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Maryland, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Jeimy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeimy is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jeimy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jeimy.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 33 33
2024 35 35
2023 38 38
2022 40 40
2021 32 32
2020 30 30
2019 31 31
2018 24 24
2017 21 21
2016 43 43
2015 32 32
2014 23 23
2013 44 44
2012 38 38
2011 24 24
2010 31 31
2009 37 37
2008 25 25
2007 46 46
2006 43 43
2005 27 27
2004 17 17
2003 25 25
2002 18 18
2001 12 12
2000 10 10
1999 16 16
1998 5 5
1997 10 10
1996 5 5
1995 5 5
1993 6 6
1992 6 6

Top States for Jeimy (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
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