How to say it
JAY · mie
ˈdʒeɪ.mi
Feminine
Jamie
Supplanter
What it means
A Scottish pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov (Jacob), 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.'
Jamie began in Scotland as the affectionate pet form of James. James descends from the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus, itself from the Hebrew Yaʿaqov (Jacob), traditionally glossed as 'supplanter' or 'one who takes the heel.' James was so common among Scottish kings that Jamie became its standard nickname, then a name in its own right. Since the mid-20th century it has been widely used for girls in the US as well as boys. Used here for a girl, it dipped a little in the 2025 rankings.
How to spell Jamie
The standard spelling is Jamie. Common variants include Jaime, Jayme, Jami, but Jamie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #18 in 1976, currently #858 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
JAY-mee, two syllables.
- Nickname
Originated as the Scottish nickname for James.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Jamie Foxx American actor, comedian, and Grammy-winning musician
- Jamie Lee Curtis American actress and Academy Award winner
Spelling variants
- Jaime
- Jayme
- Jami
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Common questions
- What does the name Jamie mean?
- A Scottish pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov (Jacob), 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.'
- What does Jamie mean in Scottish?
- In Scottish, Jamie means "Supplanter." Jamie began in Scotland as the affectionate pet form of James. James descends from the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus, itself from the Hebrew Yaʿaqov (Jacob), traditionally glossed as 'supplanter' or 'one who takes the heel.' James was so common among Scottish kings that Jamie became its standard nickname, then a name in its own right. Since the mid-20th century it has been widely used for girls in the US as well as boys. Used here for a girl, it dipped a little in the 2025 rankings.
- Is Jamie short for James?
- Yes. Jamie is a short form of James, and it carries the same meaning, "Supplanter." These days many parents use Jamie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Jamie?
- Jamie is pronounced ˈdʒeɪ.mi. Say it as JAY-mie, with the stress on the "jay" syllable.
- How do you spell Jamie?
- The standard spelling is Jamie. Common spelling variants include Jaime, Jayme, Jami.
- Is Jamie a boy or girl name?
- Jamie is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Jamie?
- Jamie ranked #858 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.