Aking 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

Aking Rank #4,848
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4848 for Aking.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aking ___

  • Aking Jose
  • Aking Miguel
  • Aking Antonio
  • Aking Rafael
  • Aking Luis
  • Aking Carlos

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 Aking

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aking or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aking at #4848 in the United States.

What do Aking and James mean?

Aking means "my, mine (Tagalog possessive)" (Filipino/Tagalog origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aking and James boy or girl names?

Aking is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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