The baby name Jamese is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juh-MEES (IPA: /dʒəˈmiːz/).
Jamese is English in Origin.
The baby name Jamese is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juh-MEES (IPA: /dʒəˈmiːz/).
Jamese is English in Origin.
Jamese is a modern feminine or unisex elaboration of James, the English form of Latin Iacomus/Iacobus from Hebrew Ya‘aqov, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel.” The -ese ending mirrors patterns in names like Denise or Janese, giving Jamese a sleek, contemporary feel. Pronunciations vary, commonly juh-MEES or juh-MEEZ; some prefer juh-MAYS.
Usage is rare but documented in the United States from the mid-20th century, often chosen to honor a relative named James while signaling a distinct feminine identity. Variants and close kin include Jamee, Jayme, Jamie, Jamesa, Jamesia, and Jamesina; related international forms are Séamus/Seumas, Hamish, Iago, Diego, Jacobo, Jacques, and Giacomo. Nicknames mirror James: Jamie, Jami, Jem, and the meaning remains consistent across forms, carrying connotations of resilience, determination, and continuity with a biblical and royal legacy.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #920 | 6 | 9,057 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jamese is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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