Polkajmy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Polkeim.
The place is now called Polkajmy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollkeim | German Empire | Rößel | 1914 |
| Polkeim | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Polkajmy | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Polkajmy | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |