Aasir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aasir

Boy #4,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"captivating, fascinating"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,202
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aas

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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

Aasir Rank #4,202
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4202 for Aasir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aasir ___

  • Aasir Ahmed
  • Aasir Ali
  • Aasir Hassan
  • Aasir Malik
  • Aasir Rashid
  • Aasir Tariq

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 Aasir

Zara Layla Yasir Nadia Kareem

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aasir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aasir at #4202 in the United States.

What do Aasir and James mean?

Aasir means "captivating, fascinating" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aasir and James boy or girl names?

Aasir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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