Jaime: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HY-may · 2 syllables
Jaime means “to heel; heel of the foot”, from Spanish.
Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese Jayme, borrowed from Old Spanish Jayme, from Latin Iacobus, borrowed from Ancient Greek (Iakobos), from (Iakob), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew (ya aqob), from. Doublet of Iago, Jaco, and Tiago. Cognate with Galician Xaime.
- Meaning
- to heel; heel of the foot
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- HY-may
- US rank (2025)
- #657
- US babies a year
- about 505 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
How popular is Jaime?
Jaime was the #657 name in the US in 2025, given to 455 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #657 |
| Scotland | #636 |
How old are people named Jaime?
Half of US adults named Jaime are older than 44; most are between 21 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jaime
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jaime have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jaime
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Questions about Jaime
What does the name Jaime mean?
Jaime means “to heel; heel of the foot”. It comes from Spanish.
How do you pronounce Jaime?
Jaime is pronounced HY-may.
How popular is the name Jaime?
Jaime was the #657 name in the US in 2025, given to 455 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Jaime?
Half of US adults named Jaime are older than 44. Most are between 21 and 64.