Jame
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jame is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.8% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jame
Jame is a concise and intriguing name, most commonly seen as a variant or diminutive of James or Jamie. The name James has a rich history, stemming from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' Through Latin (Iacobus) and then Old French (French) (James), it became a widely popular name across Europe. Jame distills this classic name into a shorter, perhaps more modern form, offering a unique spelling choice. It carries the traditional strength and familiarity of its longer counterparts while presenting a distinctive, streamlined appeal.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jame
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jame is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.8% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Jame
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jame is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 19.4M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 125M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 5.22M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 16.3M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jame was last recorded at #4,930 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2003) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #494 in 1930. Its lowest recorded position was #8,815 in 2002. Over the last 14 years (1989–2003) the name rose 429 places (from #5,359 to #4,930).
Name StyleMethodology
Jame is classified as Retro Boy Names because it peaked in 1957, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Jame
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jame is defined by a single syllable and a very brief phonetic length, projecting a Sleek & Modern aesthetic. The name avoids complex transitions, resulting in a direct and minimalist sound. Its singular vowel-consonant structure ensures a sharp, clean presence.
Middle Names For Jame
Middle names used with JameMethodology
Jame is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jame Ali · Jame Jaquan · Jame Fue · Jame Ervin · Jame ClintonView all 10 boy middle names.
- Total 23 middle names used with Jame
- 8 girl middle names used with Jame
- 4 unisex middle names used with Jame
Middle name suggestions for JameMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jame is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Jame Joseph · Jame Junior · Jame Gerald · Jame Justin · Jame Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jame
Sound Like Jame Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jimmy · Jim · Jimmie · View all 41 names
Spelled Like Jame Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jamey · Jaume · Jamel · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jame Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Jame in ASL
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