The pronunciation changes significantly based on the language: : It is pronounced "HAI-meh" or "HAI-may" .
: Traditionally a masculine name in Spanish-speaking cultures, it became popular as a feminine name in the U.S. during the 1970s and 80s (often spelled Jaime but pronounced like Jamie). 2. Proper Pronunciation
In George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and the Game of Thrones series, the character uses the "Jaime" spelling.
: Historically, Jaime is the Spanish and Portuguese version of the name James (derived from the Hebrew Jacob ).
: It generally means "supplanter" or "one who follows".