Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerami since 1972
Babies named Jerami per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerami is a modern respelling of Jeremy, a name that has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries. While Jeremy itself derives from the Hebrew Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God', Jerami emerged as a distinctive variant in the 1970s. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw its peak usage in 1977, though it has never cracked the top 1000. As of 2025, the name's trajectory is stable, indicating a small but consistent group of parents choosing this altered spelling for its unique feel. Despite its rarity, Jerami carries the established weight of its root name, offering a familiar sound with a modern twist.
Jerami is a modern spelling variant of Jeremy, an English form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah), meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will exalt'. The name Jeremy gained popularity in English-speaking countries from the 20th century, and Jerami emerged as a less common respelling in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jeri, Mia
Sibling names for Jerami
Names that share Jerami's style, for a brother or sister.
