Alemi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alemi

Boy #9,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Amharic/Ge'ez

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,835
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ale

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alemi Rank #9,835
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9835 for Alemi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alemi ___

  • Alemi Haile
  • Alemi Tadesse
  • Alemi Yonas
  • Alemi Berhe
  • Alemi Solomon

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 Alemi

Biniam Dawit Miriam Tigist

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alemi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alemi at #9835 in the United States.

What do Alemi and James mean?

Alemi means "world, universe" (Amharic/Ge'ez origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alemi and James boy or girl names?

Alemi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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