Is Jami a boy's or girl's name?

Jami is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 937 recorded births.

When was Jami most popular?

Jami reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 1,041 births that year. It is currently ranked #9815 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jami?

Jami is currently ranked #9815 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 21,468 babies since 1946.

Jami

An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAmericanRising fast Also a pet name

#9815▲ 841in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name of modern usage

Jami is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a feminine form of James or Jamie — ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' As a standalone given name for girls, Jami developed its own identity in American culture from the 1950s onward, with the same breezy, tomboyish charm as Jamie.

With 21,468 recorded U.S. births, Jami has substantial historical presence in the American naming landscape. It peaked in the 1970s and 1980s and carries a warm, friendly quality that feels both vintage and perennially approachable.

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Popularity Over Time

Jami was #1951 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9815, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jami
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	47	#10338	▼
2010s	191	#7030	▼
2000s	844	#2398	▼
1990s	2,710	#854	▼
1980s	6,508	#374	—
1970s	6,958	#343	▲
1960s	3,322	#547	▲
1950s	844	#1522	▲
1940s	44	#3311	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(79 years, 1946–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jami
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#9815	+1 (11.1%)
2023	9	#10656	-1 (-10.0%)
2022	10	#9991	+1 (11.1%)
2021	9	#10616	0
2020	9	#10614	-6 (-40.0%)
2019	15	#7501	0
2018	15	#7530	0
2017	15	#7612	+7 (87.5%)
2016	8	#12219	-17 (-68.0%)
2015	25	#5363	+7 (38.9%)
2014	18	#6831	-1 (-5.3%)
2013	19	#6571	0
2012	19	#6706	-6 (-24.0%)
2011	25	#5439	-7 (-21.9%)
2010	32	#4526	-6 (-15.8%)
2009	38	#4053	-12 (-24.0%)
2008	50	#3348	-12 (-19.4%)
2007	62	#2902	-6 (-8.8%)
2006	68	#2651	-15 (-18.1%)
2005	83	#2209	-13 (-13.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jami as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Jami has also been given to 937 boys in the U.S. since 1955.

#13038

Current rank

937

Total births

1972

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jami be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jami is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #9815. As a boy's name, it ranks #13038.

Jami has two lives

Jami, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1946–2024) · Methodology