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Jaime

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: From Jaime/Jamie — the Spanish form of James/Jacob, 'supplanter'; used for girls in EnglishMedium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and unisex: Jaime is a Jamie/James form — 'supplanter'. Soft and warm; here for girls (said 'JAY-mee').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningFrom Jaime/Jamie — the Spanish form of James/Jacob, 'supplanter'; used for girls in English
U.S. rank (2024)#4591 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 50,031

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619372024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaime, as a girls' name in English, is a form of Jamie/James — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter' (it's the Spanish James, said 'HY-meh', but used for English-speaking girls as 'JAY-mee'). A soft, friendly unisex name.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, supplanter at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Jaime is the Spanish James/Jacob ('supplanter') — pronounced 'HY-meh' in Spanish, but used in English for girls said 'JAY-mee', like Jamie.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jaime — root etymology

Variations

JamieJaymeJames

Nicknames

Jay

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If you like Jaime…

Jamie— the standard spelling
Jaidyn— the same unisex feel
Judah— lands in the same popularity range
Johnnie— shares Jaime's Hebrew roots
Jadyn— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaime mean?

Jaime is a form of James/Jacob — 'supplanter'.

How do you pronounce Jaime?

It's said JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/ for girls in English (the Spanish boys' Jaime is 'HY-meh').

Is Jaime a boy or girl name?

Jaime is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jaime?

Jaime is a rare name for girls in the U.S. today.

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