Jame
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
""Simple and formal. Not sure.""

From Modern American

The name Jame is of Hebrew origin, meaning supplanter or he who replaces. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Jame at a glance
Meaning"Simple and formal. Not sure."
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#12143
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Origin & history of Jame
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Modern American roots
The name Jame is of Hebrew origin, meaning supplanter or he who replaces. Jame is a variant of the name James, which has been popular since the Middle Ages. Jame is a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys. In the United States, Jame has been consistently ranked as a top 1,000 name for boys since 1880. Jame has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including James the Greater, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, and James I of England, who ruled from 1567 to 1625. The name Jame has also been associated with several fictional characters, such as James Bond, the iconic spy created by Ian Fleming, and Jamie Fraser, a character from the Outlander book and TV series. Jame has a strong, masculine sound, which may contribute to its popularity as a boy's name. Despite its long history, Jame has not been widely used as a girl's name, although it has been used as a shortened form of names such as Jamie or Jami. The name Jame has been associated with several positive traits, including strength, courage, and leadership. In some cultures, Jame is considered a symbol of good luck or prosperity.
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Root name
The root form of Jame is Jame — meaning "Simple and formal. Not sure.".
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Modern usage
Jame remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Jame?
1957 peak year
Jame has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #12143), with about 6 babies named Jame each year. In 1957, 87 babies received the name (ranked #810). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 3,833.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
87 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #810)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,833 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #12,143) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Jame
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
J1
A1
M4
E5
Sum: 11 → Life path 2
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Personality of Jame
🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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