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Jayme

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: -ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James/Jacoba, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and warm: Jayme pets James/Jamie — 'supplanter'. Soft, sunny, and sweet. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James/Jacoba, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5495 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,056

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519382024

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

Jayme is an -ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James (or its feminine Jacoba), from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'. A friendly, warm name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -ay- styling personalizes it (nickname Jay).

It registers thinly beside Jamie. Rare, supplanter at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? James/Jamie comes from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel' — Jayme is an -ay- spelling, used for both sexes; soft and sunny.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Jamie — root etymology

Variations

JamieJaimeJaymie

Nicknames

Jay

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If you like Jayme…

Jamie— the standard spelling
Jaime— the Spanish form
Jaidyn— a similarly popular pick
Judah— another unisex pick
Johnnie— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayme mean?

Jayme pets James/Jamie — Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the heel'.

How do you pronounce Jayme?

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

Is Jayme a boy or girl name?

Jayme is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jayme?

Jayme is a rare name in the U.S.

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