Amais vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amais

Boy #3,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the end, conclusion of a journey"

Origin: Basque amai

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,515
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mai

Playground Safety Score

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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

Amais Rank #3,515
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3515 for Amais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amais ___

  • Amais Jon
  • Amais Eneko
  • Amais Mikel
  • Amais Iker
  • Amais James
  • Amais Luca

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 Amais

Iker Eneko Aitor Amaia Ane

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amais or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amais at #3515 in the United States.

What do Amais and James mean?

Amais means "the end, conclusion of a journey" (Basque amai origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amais and James boy or girl names?

Amais is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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