Find out how popular the first name Jamiee has been for the last 44 years (from 1977 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jamiee by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Jamiee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jamiee.

The history of the first name Jamiee

The given name Jamiee is a variant spelling of the English name Jamie, which has its origins in the Scottish form of the name James. The name James itself is derived from the Latin name Iacomus, which traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The name James gained widespread popularity in medieval Europe due to its association with Saint James the Great, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint James was venerated as the patron saint of Spain and was believed to have preached the gospel in the Iberian Peninsula. The name became particularly popular in Scotland, where it was adopted as a form of resistance against English rule during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamie can be found in the Scottish Gaelic Book of Deer, a manuscript dating back to the 9th century. The name appears in the form "Gillemiluoc," which is a Gaelic rendering of the name Gille Iamaic, meaning "servant of James."

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamiee or its variants. James I (1566-1625) was the King of Scotland who ascended to the English throne, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland. James VI of Scotland and I of England was a key figure in the establishment of the Church of England and the translation of the King James Bible.

Another famous bearer of the name was James Watt (1736-1819), the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who is credited with the development of the modern steam engine. His improvements to the steam engine were instrumental in the Industrial Revolution and the rise of mechanized manufacturing.

The name Jamiee has also been associated with literary figures, such as James Joyce (1882-1941), the renowned Irish novelist and poet who authored works like "Ulysses" and "Dubliners." In the realm of politics, James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth President of the United States and a principal author of the United States Constitution.

Furthermore, the name Jamiee has been borne by notable athletes, such as Jamie Carragher (born 1978), the former English professional footballer who played for Liverpool F.C. and the England national team.

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