Akemi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akemi

Girl #4,322 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crimson beauty (alternate kanji)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,322
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ake, Kemi, Emi

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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

Akemi Rank #4,322
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4322 for Akemi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akemi ___

  • Akemi Marie
  • Akemi Rose
  • Akemi Lynn
  • Akemi Joy
  • Akemi Jade
  • Akemi 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 Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akemi at #4322 in the United States.

What do Akemi and James mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akemi and James boy or girl names?

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

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