Jamey

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: Jamey spells Jamie, originally a Scottish pet form of James — which descends from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), traditionally glossed 'supplanter'. Jamie and Jamey are both genuinely unisex, and we note that plainly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A friendly unisex spelling of Jamie, from James and ultimately Jacob (said 'JAY-mee'). Used for girls and boys alike.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew, Scottish

MeaningJamey spells Jamie, originally a Scottish pet form of James — which descends from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), traditionally glossed 'supplanter'. Jamie and Jamey are both genuinely unisex, and we note that plainly.

U.S. rank (2024)#14153 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,046

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

Jamey is a spelling of Jamie, the Scottish diminutive of James, which came through Latin Iacomus from the Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'. Jamie crossed over to girls in the twentieth century and stayed genuinely unisex; Jamey follows the same path (said 'JAY-mee').

It is rare for girls in the U.S., with boys' use alongside. Friendly, casual, and unisex.

Did you know? Jamie began as a Scottish nickname for James — and James goes back to Jacob, traditionally read as 'supplanter'. Jamey is the same name with a Y, and like Jamie it is used for girls and boys alike, which we note.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Jamey — Spelling of Jamie; pet form of James; Hebrew Yaakov; unisex

Variations

JamieJaimeJaymee

Nicknames

JayJamsMey

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Jamie— the standard spelling of the same name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamey mean?

Jamey spells Jamie, a pet form of James, which goes back to Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), traditionally glossed 'supplanter'.

How do you pronounce Jamey?

It's said JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jamey a boy or girl name?

Jamey is genuinely unisex — it is used for girls and boys alike, which we note.

How popular is Jamey?

Jamey is a rare name for girls in the U.S., with boys' use alongside it.