Akim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akim

Boy #5,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will establish, God raises up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Muslim African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,428
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akim Rank #5,428
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5428 for Akim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akim ___

  • Akim Joseph
  • Akim David
  • Akim Emmanuel
  • Akim Isaiah
  • Akim Solomon
  • Akim Omar

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 Akim

Amara Zara Yusuf Fatima Ibrahim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akim at #5428 in the United States.

What do Akim and James mean?

Akim means "God will establish, God raises up" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akim and James boy or girl names?

Akim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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