Amarii vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarii

Boy #2,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: Yoruba/African

Cultural Roots

African American American Nigerian Yoruba

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,799
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mari, Ari

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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

Amarii Rank #2,799
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2799 for Amarii.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarii ___

  • Amarii James
  • Amarii Lee
  • Amarii Xavier
  • Amarii Deon
  • Amarii Isaiah
  • Amarii Elijah

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 Amarii

Zaria Omari Kamari Nyla Amir

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarii or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amarii at #2799 in the United States.

What do Amarii and James mean?

Amarii means "eternal, immortal" (Yoruba/African origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amarii and James boy or girl names?

Amarii is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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