"supplanter, holder of the heel"
Origin: Hebrew via Spanish
Language: Spanish
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Meaning & Origin
"Latin feminine form of Jamie/James"
Origin: Latin American
Language: Spanish
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The Story of Yeimi
Yeimi is a Spanish-language adaptation of the name Jaime or Jaimie, which itself is the Spanish form of James — derived from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning supplanter or holder of the heel. In Latin American countries, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, and Central America, Yeimi emerged as a feminine phonetic adaptation, giving the masculine James root a fresh, contemporary Latin feminine form.
Yeimi gained traction in Colombia, Venezuela, and other Spanish-speaking countries in the 1990s and 2000s as a creative feminine adaptation. It is found primarily in Latin American communities and among US Hispanic families.
In Latin American naming culture, creative phonetic adaptations of familiar names are common and celebrated. Yeimi represents this tradition — taking the familiar sound of Jamie and reimagining it with a distinctly Latin feminine identity.
Historical Record
Yeimi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 736 babies have been named Yeimi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yeimi is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #4,855 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Yeimi is most commonly found in Colombia and Venezuela, where creative phonetic spellings of international names are popular
- The name shares roots with James, one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world for over 400 years
Yeimi in Other Languages
Hebrew
יעמי
English
Jamie
Spanish
Yeimi
Portuguese
Jaime
Popularity Over Time
#4,855
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,855
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Cultural Origins
- Latin American Spanish Hispanic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Yei
Yemy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yeimi
What does the name Yeimi mean?
"supplanter, holder of the heel" (from Hebrew via Spanish). "Latin feminine form of Jamie/James" (from Latin American). Yeimi is a Spanish-language adaptation of the name Jaime or Jaimie, which itself is the Spanish form of James — derived from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning supplanter or holder of the heel. In Latin American countries, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, and Central America, Yeimi emerged as a feminine phonetic adaptation, giving the masculine James root a fresh, contemporary Latin feminine form.
What is the origin of the name Yeimi?
Yeimi has Hebrew via Spanish, Latin American, Spanish, and Hispanic origins. In Hebrew via Spanish, it means "supplanter, holder of the heel". In Latin American, it means "Latin feminine form of Jamie/James".
Is Yeimi a boy or girl name?
Yeimi is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Yeimi?
Yeimi is currently ranked #4855 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yeimi?
Common nicknames for Yeimi include Yei and Yemy.
What are good middle names for Yeimi?
Popular middle name pairings include Yeimi Valentina, Yeimi Sofia, Yeimi Isabel, Yeimi Lucia, Yeimi Andrea, and Yeimi Camila.
What are good sibling names for Yeimi?
Names that pair well with Yeimi as siblings include Yolanda, Yareli, Ximena, Emilio, Diego, and Alejandro.
How many syllables does Yeimi have?
Yeimi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Yeimi a common or rare name?
Yeimi is an uncommon name, ranked #4855 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Yeimi?
Are there other spellings for Yeimi?
Related spellings include Yeimy.
About the Name Yeimi
Yeimi is a girl name with Latin American, Spanish, and Hispanic origins . The name means "supplanter, holder of the heel" in Hebrew via Spanish .
Yeimi is currently ranked #4,855 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Yeimi has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Yeimi include Yei and Yemy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yeimi include Yeimy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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