Jami Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jami has Hebrew origins, meaning 'sea.' It has evolved through various languages including Latin and Old French, ultimately leading to its modern form in English. Jami is often associated with creativity and is viewed positively in contemporary culture, with notable figures bearing the name.
The name Jami is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jami has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jami' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3636th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1648th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3554th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8956th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13503rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 921st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 378th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 485th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2100th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8087th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jami' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jami"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jami is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yam,' which means 'sea.' It is often considered a variant of the name Jamie, which is a diminutive of James.
Meaning
sea
Language Evolution
Yam (Hebrew), Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Old French), James (Middle English), Jamie (English), Jami (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Jami gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Jamie, appealing to those seeking a unique yet familiar name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jamie, James, Jamey, Jamee
Modern Popularity & Image
Jami is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jami Attenberg (American author), Jami Gertz (American actress), Jami Smith (American singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jami"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jami"
"Jami" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3636th of 7552 | 92 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1648th of 10718 | 463 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3554th of 16616 | 240 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8956th of 24088 | 105 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13503rd of 23106 | 37 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 921st of 12526 | 2,258 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 378th of 19264 | 9,817 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 485th of 27321 | 7,811 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2100th of 35406 | 1,420 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8087th of 30306 | 162 |
Regional Popularity of "Jami" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.84% 1405th/2937 |
- | - |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jami" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.48% 701st/2227 |
41.36% 1005th/2430 |
38.63% 1102nd/2853 |
23.42% 650th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.74% 286th/2937 |
15.22% 530th/3483 |
12.88% 453rd/3518 |
8.33% 337th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.63% 318th/3685 |
16.38% 733rd/4475 |
9.05% 470th/5194 |
9.10% 575th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.76% 1730th/4582 |
55.42% 2862nd/5164 |
27.31% 1997th/7313 |
39.06% 2915th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jami"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jami" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.