Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamiee since 1977
Babies named Jamiee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Jamiee is a distinctive spelling of the classic name Jamie, which has Scottish roots as a diminutive of James. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw its peak in 1994. Since then, its usage has been stable but rare, not cracking the top 1000 in 2025. The double 'e' spelling reflects late 20th-century trends for feminizing names with unique vowel endings, similar to variations like Kaitlyn or Ashlee. While never widely popular, Jamiee has maintained a consistent, low-key presence over the decades.
Jamiee is a modern respelling of Jamie, a Scottish diminutive of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber'. The spelling with double 'e' emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of distinctive vowel-endings for girls' names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jamiee
Names that share Jamiee's style, for a brother or sister.
