Alakai 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

Alakai Rank #1,582
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1582 for Alakai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alakai ___

  • Alakai James
  • Alakai Cole
  • Alakai Kai
  • Alakai Noa
  • Alakai Reid
  • Alakai Lono

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 Alakai

Keanu Leilani Kahoku Malia Koa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alakai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alakai at #1582 in the United States.

What do Alakai and James mean?

Alakai means "path to the sea" (Hawaiian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alakai and James boy or girl names?

Alakai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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