MallowbyNames

Jeimy

JAY-mee · Possibly a variant of Jaime or Jamie, ultimately from James, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,265
Babies named in 2025
33
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 48,705 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #4,265 for girls today.

Popularity of Jeimy since 1992

Babies named Jeimy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeimy's real moment was 2013.

153146200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s53
2000s260
2010s311
2020s208

Meaning & origin

Jeimy is a modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1992. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, and as of 2025, it ranked 4,265th nationwide, given to about 1 in 48,705 newborn girls. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it remains a rare but consistent choice. Top state for Jeimy is Texas. As a respelling of Jamie, it fits a pattern of creative modern coinages that offer a fresh take on a familiar sound.

Jeimy is a modern spelling variant of Jamie or Jaime, which are diminutives of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), interpreted as 'supplanter'. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a creative respelling. Since its first recorded use in 1992, it has seen modest but steady usage, especially in the 2010s.

Where Jeimy is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jei

Variants: Jaime, Jamie, Jayme

Sibling names for Jeimy

Names that share Jeimy's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jeimy mean?
Jeimy is a modern variant of Jamie or Jaime, which are diminutives of James. James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'.
How popular is the name Jeimy?
Jeimy is rare. In 2025, it ranked 4,265th in the U.S., with about 1 in 48,705 children given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2013.
Is Jeimy a boy or girl name?
Jeimy is predominantly used for girls. While Jamie can be unisex, the modern spelling Jeimy is almost exclusively female.