Amaris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

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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

Amaris Rank #859
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #859 for Amaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

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 Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaris at #859 in the United States.

What do Amaris and James mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaris and James boy or girl names?

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

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