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Jaime
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “supplanter”
- Meaning
- supplanter
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- HY-meh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #657
- US babies 2025
- 420
- Best rank
- #167 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Jaime
Jaime is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “supplanter”.
Jaime is the Spanish and Portuguese form of James, which comes from the Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob. Jacob is traditionally explained as he who supplants or holder of the heel, from the story of his birth holding his twin brother's heel. The apostle James, known in Spain as Santiago, made the name especially important in the Spanish-speaking world, and several kings of Aragon were named Jaime. In English, the same spelling is also used for girls and pronounced like Jamie. As a Spanish boy's name, Jaime is classic and warm, a steady favorite across many generations.
Popularity over time
Jaime first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 84 different years, starting in 1942. Its best national rank was #167 in 1980, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,462 babies. In 2025, 420 babies were named Jaime, and it ranked #657 nationally. That is 31% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,279 in 1920, #545 in 1950, #167 in 1980, #262 in 2000, #363 in 2010, and #657 in 2025. Of the 71,491 US boys named Jaime since records began, 19% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 12,853 babies. Since 2010, 9,375 more have been named Jaime.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Clint, Jarrod, Clinton, Rodolfo, and Josh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jaime ranked highest in California, Texas, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #362 | 96 |
| Texas | #367 | 101 |
| New Mexico | #393 | 5 |
| Arizona | #452 | 16 |
| Nevada | #474 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 89% of US babies named Jaime over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jaime is usually pronounced HY-meh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-me”.
Middle names for Jaime
A few middle names that flow with Jaime: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jaime
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaime mean?
Jaime is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “supplanter”.
What is the origin of the name Jaime?
Jaime has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Jaime is the Spanish and Portuguese form of James, which comes from the Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob.
Is Jaime a popular name?
Yes. Jaime ranked #657 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jaime a boy or girl name?
Jaime is mainly a boy's name. About 89% of US babies named Jaime over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jaime?
Jaime is usually pronounced HY-meh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings