Amaan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaan

Boy #4,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safety, security"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Swahili Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,725
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Amaan Rank #4,725
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4725 for Amaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaan ___

  • Amaan Ali
  • Amaan Hassan
  • Amaan Malik
  • Amaan James
  • Amaan David
  • Amaan Yusuf

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 Amaan

Zaid Omar Layla Amina Ibrahim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaan at #4725 in the United States.

What do Amaan and James mean?

Amaan means "peace, safety, security" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaan and James boy or girl names?

Amaan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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