Akshiv 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

Akshiv Rank #5,613
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5613 for Akshiv.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akshiv ___

  • Akshiv Kumar
  • Akshiv Dev
  • Akshiv Raj
  • Akshiv Arjun
  • Akshiv Veer

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Akshiv

Aryan Priya Riya Vivaan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akshiv or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akshiv at #5613 in the United States.

What do Akshiv and James mean?

Akshiv means "active, agile" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akshiv and James boy or girl names?

Akshiv is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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