Supplanter; modern elaboration of James
Jameya is a modern American creation, likely formed by adding the popular feminine suffix '-eya' to the root name James. As a derivative of James, it shares the etymological meaning of 'supplanter' or 'one who follows,' rooted in the Hebrew name Jacob.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jameya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
