Jaime
Jaime is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Supplanter”, pronounced HY-meh. It ranked #657 in the United States in 2025, given to 420 babies, and peaked at #167 in 1980. Common nicknames: Jimmy, Jai, Jaimito.
How popular is Jaime in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jaime mean, and where does it come from?
Jaime is the Spanish form of James, arrived at through the medieval Iacomus rather than through Jacobus, which gave Spanish its other version, Jacobo. It is a royal name in Spain and Portugal and an ordinary one throughout Latin America, where it is stressed HY-meh. In English-speaking countries the same spelling is read JAY-mee and used mostly for girls, which makes Jaime one of the few names whose sex changes with the language. It peaked in the United States in 1980 and has eased back since.
How is Jaime used around the world?
Jaime is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Jaime?
Famous People Named Jaime
- Jaime Alguersuari — Spanish racing driver and the youngest ever Formula One starter
- Jaime Camil — Mexican actor and singer
- Jaime Penedo — Panamanian international goalkeeper
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jaime mean?
Jaime is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Supplanter." Jaime is the Spanish form of James, arrived at through the medieval Iacomus rather than through Jacobus, which gave Spanish its other version, Jacobo. It is a royal name in Spain and Portugal and an ordinary one throughout Latin America, where it is stressed HY-meh.
How do you pronounce Jaime?
Jaime is pronounced HY-meh. Common variations include James, Jaimie, Jayme.
Is Jaime a boy name?
Yes, Jaime is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Jimmy, Jai, Jaimito.