Aki vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Aki Rank #6,161
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6161 for Aki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

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 Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and James mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aki and James boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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