Jayme
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jayme is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter”. It is a common name, primarily used for girls, with 88.87% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jayme
Jayme is a variant of Jamie, which serves as a diminutive for James, meaning 'supplanter'. James originates from the Hebrew name Jacob, which appears in the Old Testament as the grandson of Abraham. The form Jayme represents an evolutionary spelling variation that emerged as the name transitioned from a formal patronymic to a widely recognized personal given name.
Meaning Comments
- Od9e_z87_iln: I like it as a Unisex name! It's both pretty and handsome, and you can nickname it Jay!
- Wicked_2887: Ick, I like James a LOT better. ;-;
- Maseterjojo: Jaymie is better.
Gender Usage of the Name Jayme
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jayme is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 88.87% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jayme
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
Jayme is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 75K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 314K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 39K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 188K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jayme ranked #11,502 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Jayme shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #779 in 1985. Its lowest recorded position was #11,502 in 2025. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name fell -8093 places (from #3,409 to #11,502).
Name StyleMethodology
Jayme is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1985, has fallen to only 1% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Jayme
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jayme has a two-syllable, vowel-heavy composition that makes it easy to pronounce and remember. While no single cultural entity defines it exclusively, it remains a consistent fixture in modern popular media. The resulting impression is a Bright & Joyful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jayme
Middle names used with JaymeMethodology
Jayme is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jayme Lynn · Jayme Marie · Jayme Nicole · Jayme Leigh · Jayme AnnView all 135 girl middle names.
- Total 207 middle names used with Jayme
- 39 boy middle names used with Jayme
- 30 unisex middle names used with Jayme
Middle name suggestions for JaymeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jayme is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Jayme Leigh · Jayme Lynne · Jayme Lynch · Jayme Laine · Jayme Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jayme
Sound Like Jayme Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Gemma · Jemma · Jami · View all 40 names
Spelled Like Jayme Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jaymie · Jaymee · Jayma
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jayme Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jayme”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jayme"Methodology
a surname
a male given name
More Info
How to Spell Jayme in ASL
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Comments on the name Jayme
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Firejack987
My oldest daughters' name. I always thought it was a very cute name and suits her very well.:)
Yourmomsmell
Jayme Dee is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Her recording of the song "Rules" charted in the United States after it was featured in the movie The Hunger Games.
Ragewalk2636
Jayme Mitchell is an American former football defensive end. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
Mag3z_rockk
Jayme Kloss, a brave girl who escaped her kidnapper.