UK girl's name
Jaimi
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "to supplant or replace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaimi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaimi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3409, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jaimi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Jaimi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaimi ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 girls were registered as Jaimi.
- • Jaimi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaimi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3409
2002
Births in 2002
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Jaimi mean?
The name Jaimi has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a variation of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Ya'aqov," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Jacob is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where it refers to the patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah.
In the biblical narrative, Jacob is an important figure who wrestled with an angel and received the name "Israel," which means "one who struggles with God." This event is seen as a significant turning point in Jacob's life and a symbol of his spiritual transformation.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaimi is found in medieval European records, particularly in the British Isles and parts of continental Europe. It is believed to have been introduced to these regions through interactions with Jewish communities and later adopted by Christians as well.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jaimi was Jaimi de Saye, a Norman knight who lived in the 12th century and fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his bravery and military prowess.
Another prominent individual with the name Jaimi was Jaimi de Villiers, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France and is recorded in several chronicles of the period.
In the 16th century, Jaimi Spencer was an English writer and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance. His works explored themes of religion, morality, and the nature of human existence.
Jaimi Macgregor, a Scottish clan chief from the 17th century, was renowned for his leadership and military tactics during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time for his role in defending Scottish interests against English forces.
In the 19th century, Jaimi Tanner was an American explorer and naturalist who embarked on several expeditions to the western territories of the United States. His journals and writings provide valuable insights into the natural landscapes and indigenous cultures of the regions he explored.
While the name Jaimi has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, gaining its own unique significance and associations along the way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaimi over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaimi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaimi, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2002, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaimi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaimi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3409 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Jaimi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jaimi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jaimi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
Across the UK
Jaimi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#634 in 1991
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Jaimi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaimi in the UK right now?
In 2002, Jaimi was ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jaimi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Jaimi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaimi?
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "to supplant or replace".
How many people are called Jaimi in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Jaimi across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Jaimi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jaimi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #634 in 1991. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.