Jami
Jami is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jami is a modern diminutive and spelling variant of James or Jamie, originating from the Hebrew name Jacob. It gained notable popularity as a feminine name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar, casual option with a modern phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
21,473 babies in the United States have been named Jami since 1880. It ranks #1015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- TX (7 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 844 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,322 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,958 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,507 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,710 |
| 2000-2010 | 844 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Jami
- Jami Gertz: Actress, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- Jami developed in the mid-20th century as a simplified phonetic spelling of the diminutive Jamie.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.