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👦As Boy Name

1953

First Year

2026

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#1214

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

68

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1944

First Year

2024

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#3208

Peak Rank

667

Total Count

64

Years Active

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## The Story of Jimi

### As a girl name

Jimi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1944, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 20 Jimis were born — ranking #3,208 that year. As of 2026, Jimi ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 667 Jimis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Jimi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1953, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 46 Jimis were born — ranking #1,214 that year. As of 2026, Jimi ranks #7,800 for boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 1K Jimis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Jimi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jimi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Jimmy](/jimmy)
* [Jimmie](/jimmie)
* [Jimmi](/jimmi)
* [Jemmy](/jemmy)
* [Jamee](/jamee)
* [Jemi](/jemi)
* Gemi
* [Jamie](/jamie)
* [Ginny](/ginny)
* [Jammy](/jammy)
* [Jami](/jami)
* [Jaimie](/jaimie)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jimi

What does the name Jimi mean?

Jimi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jimi in 2026?

In 2026, Jimi ranks #7,800 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jimi most popular?

Jimi reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #1,214 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jimi most popular?

Jimi has historically been most popular in Michigan, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jimi.

Is Jimi a unisex name?

Yes — Jimi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Jimis assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Jimi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jimi include Neel, Carole, Micahel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦NeelPeak #1214](/neel)[👦CarolePeak #1214](/carole)[👦MicahelPeak #1214](/micahel)[👦JaisonPeak #1214](/jaison)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧FredinePeak #3208](/fredine)[👧GarlenePeak #3208](/garlene)[👧JudeenPeak #3208](/judeen)[👧ScottyPeak #3208](/scotty)

## About the name Jimi 

Jimi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Jimi's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #1,214\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jimi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1971 → ](/year/1971)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "J" → ](/letter/j)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.