Amai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amai

Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,156
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Ami

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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

Amai Rank #3,156
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3156 for Amai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amai ___

  • Amai James
  • Amai Elias
  • Amai John
  • Amai Kai
  • Amai River
  • Amai Cole

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 Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amai at #3156 in the United States.

What do Amai and James mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amai and James boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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