Aime vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aime

Girl #5,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian French Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,949
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Aime Rank #5,949
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5949 for Aime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aime ___

  • Aime Marie
  • Aime Louise
  • Aime Claire
  • Aime Rose
  • Aime Elise
  • Aime Noelle

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 Aime

Chloe Sophie Emile Jules Margot

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aime or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aime at #5949 in the United States.

What do Aime and James mean?

Aime means "beloved, loved one" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aime and James boy or girl names?

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

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