The baby name Jaemi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-mee (/ˈdʒeɪmi/).
The baby name Jaemi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-mee (/ˈdʒeɪmi/).
Jaemi is in Origin.
Jaemi is a modern unisex name with two converging roots. As a creative respelling of Jamie, it traces to James, from Hebrew Ya‘aqov (“holder of the heel; supplanter”). In a Korean context, Jaemi represents the name Jae‑mi (재미/재미), where meaning depends on chosen hanja: Jae (e.g., 才 “talent,” 財 “wealth,” 在 “to exist”) combined with Mi (美 “beauty”) yields readings like “talented beauty” or “prosperous and beautiful.” It also echoes the native Korean word 재미, “fun” or “interest,” a playful association some parents appreciate, though not an official hanja-based meaning.
Usage splits accordingly: Jaemi appears in English-speaking countries as a late 20th–early 21st century variant of Jamie, while Jae‑mi has been used in Korea and the diaspora since the mid-20th century. Related forms and spellings include Jamie, Jaimie, Jaime, Jaymee, Jamey, Jaymie, and Jae‑mi; informal nicknames include Jae/Jay and Mimi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #928 | 6 | 9,986 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jaemi is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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