Jami
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead
Origin: Hebrew/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #13909 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Jamie. Shares the meaning 'Supplanter.'
Similar names: jamia, jamiah, jahmia, jamil, jamila, jamilah, jamilla, jamin
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jami? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Jami, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jami
What does the name Jami mean?
Jami means “Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead” from Hebrew/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Jami?
Jami has Hebrew/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead”.
How popular is Jami?
Jami ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Jami most popular?
Jami peaked in 1977 with 1,041 babies registered that year.
Is Jami a boy or girl name?
Jami is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Jamis in registered births are female.
Is the name Jami rising or falling in popularity?
Jami has fallen 2963 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10245 in 2020 to #13208 in 2025.
How long has Jami been recorded?
Jami appears in birth records across 80 years — from 1946 through 2025.