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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jami — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jamez|Jamia
Scottish◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jami

◈

JAY-mee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#9815
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#9815
Popularity score: 7
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#9815 in 2024
5yr
+841 ranks
Velocity
+841
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#13038
Popularity score: 4
↓ Fading
Peak
#10151 in 2023
5yr
-2887 ranks
Velocity
-2887
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13038 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Jami

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13038

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9815 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Jami

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9815

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+841 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
28 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
UnisexScottishModern2-syllableCasualContemporaryNature-adjacentGender-neutral
Character
creative spiritjoyful energyfriendly natureadaptable mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jamis

analyticalarticulateinsightfulcriticalprofessional
STRONG
High confidence

Jami is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9815 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +841 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13038 · very rare
Jami at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of James, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter.' Used as a modern, streamlined form in Scottish and contemporary English usage.
Language root:Scots Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#9815 in 2024
5yr change:+841 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #9815 · Boy #13038
Notable bearers
Jami Floyd
Journalist and media critic
Jami Gertz
Actress and businesswoman (primarily known by surname; given name Jami)
Similar Sound
Jamie◈Jaime◈Jamey◈Remy◈Emmy
Similar Style
Rowan◈Riley◈Casey◈Avery◈Morgan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jami
Wren◈Finley◈River◈Sage◈Harper◈Beckett◈Hazel◈Stellan◈
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Rowan◈
Celtic · #266
↓ Declining
Riley◈
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Casey◈
Irish · #1053
→ Stable
Avery◈
English · #31
→ Stable
Morgan◈
Celtic · #276
→ Stable
Isla
Scottish · #35
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jami · Overview
Summary

Jami is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9815 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jami scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 841 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Earthy character
Jami carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jami is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jami.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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