Amari vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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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

Amari Rank #172
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #172 for Amari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Amari and James mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amari and James boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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