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Jamie

JAY-mee

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Jamie

This name feels like an old friend, carrying a playful charm and an energetic spirit that promises adventure.

Jamie, a cheerfully adaptable name, often surfaces as a diminutive of James, stemming from the Hebrew 'Ya'aqov' meaning 'supplanter.' Alternatively, it can be a playful echo of the Arabic Jameela, meaning 'beautiful.' Its journey saw it transition from a nickname to a full given name, embracing a lively, independent spirit across English-speaking cultures.

Imagining your child responding to 'Jamie' conjures images of bright eyes and boundless energy. It’s a name that feels easy to say, to write, to call out. You can picture it etched on a school project or shouted across a playground, always sounding confident and friendly, a true reflection of a spirited personality.

What It Means

Jamie is a unisex name, often a diminutive of James (Hebrew for 'supplanter') or a shortened form of Jameela (Arabic for 'beautiful').

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Gender Split

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jamie Foxx

    American actor and musician

  • Jamie Lee Curtis

    American actress

Personality Traits

FriendlyEnergeticIndependentCharming

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#17,159 in 1976

Total Births

358,757

First Recorded

1884

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