Amal vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amal

Girl #1,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amal Rank #1,228
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1228 for Amal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amal ___

  • Amal Leila
  • Amal Nour
  • Amal Yasmine
  • Amal Rania
  • Amal Sofia
  • Amal Grace

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 Amal

Layla Zara Nadia Omar Tariq

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amal or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amal at #1228 in the United States.

What do Amal and James mean?

Amal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amal and James boy or girl names?

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

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