Jaime
supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish)
Jaime is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 55, with 122,523 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 97,472 as Jaime, and 25,051 as Jaime Jr.
Origin and meaning
supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish)
Jaime is the Spanish cognate of James, originating from Late Latin Iacomus and Hebrew Ya'akov. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, it has remained a staple traditional given name used across generations.
Jaime is the Spanish and Portuguese form of James, which ultimately traces back to the Biblical Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob). It was established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Pronounced either with the Spanish pronunciation ('HAI-meh') or occasionally Anglicized ('JAY-mee' / 'JAYM'). Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Jimmy, Jim, or Aimé.
Related forms
- James English
- Jaime Spanish
- Jaime Portuguese
- Jacques French
- Giacomo Italian
Would your family give Jaime?
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Jaime with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jaime with two Filipino surnames?
Jaime is the given name. The full name is Jaime + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jaime a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jaime is number 55, with 122,523 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.