Jami Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-mee / /ˈdʒeɪmi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Supplanter; English: Variant of James
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jami is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, which means 'supplanter.' It is often considered a diminutive or variant of James, a name with significant biblical roots. In English-speaking countries, Jami has been used as a given name since the 20th century. It is more commonly used as a feminine name but has also been adopted for boys.
Trend Summary
Jami has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often considered a less common variant of James.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jamie
- Jamey
International Variants
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jaimie (English)
Famous people named Jami
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jami was first seen in the United States in 1955. Jami has ranked as high as #1046 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in Ohio, and California. In the past 5 years the name Jami has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jami (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 45 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |