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Jamesley

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAYMZ-lee /ˈdʒeɪmz.li/High

Meaning: A modern coined (especially Haitian) name, joining James ('supplanter; one who follows', Hebrew) with the -ley ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A James + -ley name: Jamesley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningA modern coined (especially Haitian) name, joining James ('supplanter; one who follows', Hebrew) with the -ley ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6981 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082024

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

Jamesley is a modern coined name — especially Haitian — joining James ('supplanter; one who follows', Hebrew) with the -ley ending (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'JAYMZ-lee'; nickname James).

In the U.S. it appears in Haitian families. Rare, a-James-and-ley blend at the root, and modern.

Did you know? James means 'supplanter; one who follows' (Hebrew) — Jamesley joins it with the -ley ending as a modern name (popular in Haitian families), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAYMZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — coinage; routes layered

Variations

JamesleeJamesly

Nicknames

James

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamesley mean?

Jamesley joins James ('supplanter; one who follows') with -ley; it is a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jamesley?

It's said JAYMZ-lee /ˈdʒeɪmz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jamesley a boy or girl name?

Jamesley is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamesley?

Jamesley is a rare name in the U.S.

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