Jamis

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-mis /ˈdʒeɪ.mɪs/Medium

Meaning: Jamis reads as a modern form of James or Jamie, ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter.' It may also be read as a fresh coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim two-beat name: Jamis reads as a modern spin on James/Jamie, 'supplanter' (said 'JAY-mis'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningJamis reads as a modern form of James or Jamie, ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter.' It may also be read as a fresh coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11474 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 278

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

As a boy's name, Jamis reads as a modern form of James or Jamie, tracing back through Latin to the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter.' It could equally be a clean coinage, and the routes are uncertain, which we note. A crisp, contemporary pick (said 'JAY-mis').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Jamis looks like a streamlined cousin of James and Jamie, sharing their 'supplanter' meaning by way of Jacob. It may also be a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JAY-mis').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Jamis — Modern form of James/Jamie; routes uncertain

Variations

JamieJamesJamas

Nicknames

JayJamie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamis mean?

Jamis reads as a modern form of James or Jamie, 'supplanter' via Jacob; it may also be a coinage, and routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jamis?

It's said JAY-mis /ˈdʒeɪ.mɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jamis a boy or girl name?

Here Jamis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jamis?

Jamis is a rare name for boys in the U.S.