Aiman vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiman

Boy #6,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"righteous, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Malay Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,690
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Maan

Playground Safety Score

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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

Aiman Rank #6,690
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6690 for Aiman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiman ___

  • Aiman Hassan
  • Aiman Zain
  • Aiman Khalid
  • Aiman Ibrahim
  • Aiman Tariq
  • Aiman Nour

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 Aiman

Zara Hana Rayan Nour Yasmin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiman or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aiman at #6690 in the United States.

What do Aiman and James mean?

Aiman means "righteous, blessed" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiman and James boy or girl names?

Aiman is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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