Jami

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: A form of Jamie — a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'a supplanter; one who follows/holds the heel'Low

In 30 seconds: A supplanter; one who follows: Jami forms Jamie. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form of Jamie — a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'a supplanter; one who follows/holds the heel'

U.S. rank (2025)#13909 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 21,474

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

Jami is a form of Jamie — a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'a supplanter; one who follows/holds the heel'. A crisp, modern name (said 'JAY-mee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Jamie. Rare in this form, a-supplanter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? James/Jacob is 'a supplanter; one who follows' — Jami is a form of the pet name Jamie, crisp and modern (said 'JAY-mee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Jamie — pet form of James

Variations

JamieJameyJaymie

Nicknames

Jay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jami mean?

Jami is a form of Jamie/James — Hebrew (from Jacob) 'a supplanter; one who follows'.

How do you pronounce Jami?

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

Is Jami a boy or girl name?

Jami is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Jami?

Jami is a very rare name in the U.S.