Aamir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aamir

Boy #1,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,916
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Aamir Rank #1,916
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1916 for Aamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aamir ___

  • Aamir Ali
  • Aamir Khan
  • Aamir Hassan
  • Aamir Raza
  • Aamir Ibrahim
  • Aamir Yusuf

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aamir

Fatima Zara Imran Sana Bilal

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aamir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aamir at #1916 in the United States.

What do Aamir and James mean?

Aamir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aamir and James boy or girl names?

Aamir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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