Jamielee
Girl name · 57 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jamielee: 57 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1995.
Jamielee is a modern, compound name blending Jamie, the Scottish diminutive of James, with the popular suffix -lee. James itself derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This inventive combination emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for double-barrelled and hyphenated first names. While no famous historical figures bear Jamielee, the name shares its roots with King James VI of Scotland, who also became James I of England. The -lee element, often from Old English *leah* meaning "clearing" or "meadow," appears in countless Scottish place names like Leslie and Leith. Jamielee is a distinctly modern Scottish choice, blending a beloved traditional nickname with a lyrical, nature-inspired ending.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19956 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 57since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 20%vs prior 5y