Akash vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akash

Boy #3,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, open space"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali Punjabi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,761
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kash, Aki

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Akash Rank #3,761
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3761 for Akash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akash ___

  • Akash Kumar
  • Akash Raj
  • Akash Dev
  • Akash Vikram
  • Akash Arjun
  • Akash Rajan

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 Akash

Arjun Vikram Priya Anjali Kavya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akash or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akash at #3761 in the United States.

What do Akash and James mean?

Akash means "sky, open space" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akash and James boy or girl names?

Akash is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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