Will my child share the name Jimi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Jimi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jimi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jimi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jimi has been fairly steady, ranked #2,664 in 2025 against #2,682 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #942 in 2010.

Is Jimi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jimi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jimi a popular baby name in the United States?

Jimi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Jimi is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jimi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jimi

Jimi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 240 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #942 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jimi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jimi in their class.