Almas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Almas

Girl #5,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond"

Origin: Persian/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Kazakh Persian Central Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,658
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alma

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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

Almas Rank #5,658
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5658 for Almas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Almas ___

  • Almas Rose
  • Almas Grace
  • Almas Marie
  • Almas Joy
  • Almas Noor
  • Almas Leila

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 Almas

Aisha Zara Layla Nora Yasmin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Almas at #5658 in the United States.

What do Almas and James mean?

Almas means "diamond" (Persian/Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Almas and James boy or girl names?

Almas is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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