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Jayme

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Jayme

Pronounced JAY-mee /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/High

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

In 30 seconds: Friendly and warm: Jayme pets James — 'supplanter' — with an -ay-. Soft, sunny, and used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#6257 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,883
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619452025

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, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'. A friendly, warm nickname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys; the -ay- styling personalizes it.

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

Did you know? James comes from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel' — Jamie/Jayme is its friendly pet form, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Jamie — root etymology

Variations

JamieJaimeJames

Nicknames

Jay

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If you like Jayme…

Jamie— the standard spelling
Jaime— the Spanish form
James— the full name
Shlome— lands in the same popularity range
Shloime— echoes that soft -me sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayme mean?

Jayme pets James — 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 boy's name.

How popular is Jayme?

Jayme is a rare name in the U.S.

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