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Jaimi

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jaimi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.

Jaimi is a modern, phonetic spelling of Jamie, itself the Scottish diminutive of James, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This particular spelling gained a modest foothold in Scotland from the late 20th century, reflecting a trend toward unique, personalised variations. Perhaps the most famous bearer of the root name is the legendary Scottish king Robert the Bruce’s nephew, Sir James Douglas, a key figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The parish of Jamestown in West Dunbartonshire shares the same etymological root, though it's named for a local estate rather than a specific person. A notable variant is the Finnish Jami, but in Scotland, Jaimi is most often seen as a feminine spelling, born of the same playful creativity that gave us Mhairi and Shona.