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Jaymes

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Pronounced JAYMZ /ˈdʒeɪmz/High

Meaning: A spelling of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The supplanter: Jaymes spells James. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8642 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620012024

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

Jaymes is a spelling of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'JAYMZ').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, the-supplanter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? James comes from the Hebrew Jacob, 'the supplanter; one who grasps the heel' — Jaymes is a spelling, used for both sexes (here for a girl; the routes are layered; said 'JAYMZ').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — James — unisex; routes layered

Variations

JamesJaymzJaime

Nicknames

Jay

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James— the standard spelling
Jaime— a kin Spanish form
Jamie— a fellow short form
Jamesyn— a feminine elaboration

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaymes mean?

Jaymes spells James — Hebrew 'the supplanter' (from Jacob); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaymes?

It's said JAYMZ /ˈdʒeɪmz/ — one syllable.

Is Jaymes a boy or girl name?

Jaymes is used for both sexes (more often a boys' name); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jaymes?

Jaymes is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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