Meaning Jimi is a nickname of either James or Jacob. It means 'Yahweh(god) may protect', 'heel' or 'supplanter' Origin of Jimi Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Kayleb, Santino Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Jimi JHIH-miy Similar Names Jacob-William Coby Koby Jago Jammie Jim Cobey Jamie Tiago Seamus Year by Year Popularity of Jimi