| Meaning | supplanter |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | James |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | James |
Breaking conventions with quiet confidence, this traditionally masculine name has found new life as a bold choice for daughters. The trend of using classic surname-style names for girls continues to gain momentum, and this option leads that charge with undeniable sophistication. There's something refreshingly modern about claiming this strong, single-syllable name for a baby girl—it speaks to parents who value equality, strength, and timeless style. The name carries literary weight, historical significance, and cross-cultural recognition, all while feeling contemporary in this context. It pairs beautifully with feminine middle names, creating interesting contrasts, or stands confidently alone. Think about the statement it makes: here's a name that refuses to be limited by traditional gender expectations, perfect for a daughter you hope will feel empowered to pursue any dream. Its familiarity means no spelling explanations, no pronunciation corrections, yet used for a girl, it becomes distinctive and memorable. Professional, polished, and powerful—this choice signals parents who think outside conventional boxes.
| Jamie |
| Jim |
| Jimmy |
| Jay |
| James Blake | British musician |
| James King | American model |
| James Madison | American actress |
| James LeGros | American actress |
| James Marsden | American actress |
| James Brolin | American actress |
| James Hinchcliffe | Canadian actress |
| James Pickens Jr. | American actress |
| James Ross | American actress |
| James Jordan | English actress |
| James Sloyan | American actress |
| James Jean | Taiwanese-American actress |
| James Kennedy | British actress |
| James Roday Rodriguez | American actress |
| James Anderson | English actress |
| James McBride | American actress |
| James Newman | English actress |
| James Casey | Irish actress |
| James Allodi | Canadian actress |
| James Durbin | American actress |
| James "Jamie" Sullivan | A Walk to Remember |
| James "Jamie" Lloyd | Halloween series |
| James "Jamie" Carter | The Babysitters Club |
| James "Jamie" Marchette | The OC |
| James "Jamie" Powell | Charles in Charge |
| James "Jamie" Stringer | The Practice |
| James "Jamie" Ross | Law & Order |
| James "Jamie" Hunter | One Tree Hill |
| James "Jamie" Reagan | Blue Bloods |
| James "Jamie" Summers | Bionic Woman |
| James "Jamie" Madrox | Marvel Comics |
| James "Jamie" Sawyer | Battlestar Galactica |
| James "Jamie" Kirk | Star Trek |
| James "Jamie" Vega | Degrassi |
| James "Jamie" Harper | Zoey 101 |
| James "Jamie" Andrews | Grey's Anatomy |
| James "Jamie" Hamilton | Revenge |
| James "Jamie" Layton | Professor Layton series |
| James "Jamie" Archer | Dream High |
| James "Jamie" Clayton | Sense8 |