Aiko vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Girl #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little one who is loved"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Ko

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #2,398
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2398 for Aiko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiko ___

  • Aiko Marie
  • Aiko Grace
  • Aiko Rose
  • Aiko Elise
  • Aiko June
  • Aiko Pearl

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 Aiko

Keiko Hana Yuki Akira Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aiko at #2398 in the United States.

What do Aiko and James mean?

Aiko means "little one who is loved" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiko and James boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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