Jaime

♂ Boy

Pronounced HY-may /ˈhaɪ.meɪ/High

Meaning: Spanish form of James and Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning supplanter or may God protect; the most common form of James across the Spanish-speaking worldHigh

In 30 seconds: The Spanish form of James, Jaime carries the same ancient Hebrew heritage as Jacob and James — meaning supplanter — wrapped in a warm Spanish sound beloved throughout the Latin world.

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Origin HighSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningSpanish form of James and Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning supplanter or may God protect; the most common form of James across the Spanish-speaking world

U.S. rank (2025)#657 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births420 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 71,488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 is the Spanish form of James, itself from the Latin Jacobus, derived from Hebrew Ya'aqov. The Hebrew name is usually interpreted as supplanter (one who takes the heel) from the Genesis story of Jacob, though it may also mean may God protect. James became the dominant English form, while Jaime became the standard in Spanish-speaking cultures.

In the United States, Jaime has been used both by Spanish-speaking families and by English-speaking families who chose it as an alternative spelling of Jamie. In this context it functions partly as an androgynous name, with Jaime appearing for both boys and girls among English speakers. In Spanish-speaking communities it is used almost exclusively for males. It has charted in the U.S. top 300 for much of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Did you know? The name James, Jacob, Jaime, Giacomo, Jacques, and Diego are all forms of the same original Hebrew name Ya'aqov — demonstrating just how far one ancient Hebrew name has traveled across languages and cultures.

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Variations

JamesJamieDiegoIago

Nicknames

JaiJimmy

Famous Bearers

★Jaime Lannister (fictional)
Fictional character from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaime mean?

Jaime means supplanter, from Hebrew Ya'aqov via Spanish. It is the Spanish equivalent of James, sharing the same ancient root.

How do you pronounce Jaime in Spanish?

In Spanish it is said HY-may /ˈhaɪ.meɪ/ — two syllables with stress on the first. English speakers sometimes say JAY-mee.

Is Jaime a boy or girl name?

In Spanish Jaime is exclusively a boys' name. In English it is sometimes used for girls (like Jamie), but the standard Spanish usage is male.

Is Jaime the same as James?

Yes — Jaime is the Spanish form of James. Both descend from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov through Latin Jacobus.