Jaymi
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jaymi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Jaymi is a creative spelling variant of Jamie, which itself originates as a Scottish diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This particular spelling gained some visibility through the American singer Jaymi Hensley of the British vocal group Union J, who rose to fame on *The X Factor* in 2012. While the traditional Jamie is strongly associated with Scotland—appearing in clan names and as a common given name—the 'y' substitution in Jaymi adds a modern, distinctive twist. The name shares its root with the biblical James, making it a link to a long tradition while feeling fresh and individual.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y