Declining since 1985, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jami since 1946
Babies named Jami per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 844 |
| 1960s | 3,322 |
| 1970s | 6,958 |
| 1980s | 6,507 |
| 1990s | 2,710 |
| 2000s | 844 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Jami is a modern American coinage that first appeared in baby name records in 1946. It reached its peak in 1977, reflecting the era's fondness for simplified spellings of established names like Jamie. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined; by 2025 it ranked 13,208th, given to roughly 1 in every 267,878 newborns. The name is almost exclusively feminine, and its spelling sets it apart from the more common Jamie. Jami's trajectory mirrors many names that peaked in the 1970s and have since fallen out of fashion, but it remains a recognizable choice for parents seeking a simple, familiar-sounding name with a unique spelling.
Jami is a modern English given name that emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative respelling of Jamie, itself a diminutive of James. James derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter.' The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s, reflecting a trend for simplified or altered spellings of classic names. It is used primarily for girls.
Where Jami is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam
Sibling names for Jami
Names that share Jami's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jami
Names whose popularity has moved with Jami's over the last 50 years.
