Amaya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Amaya Rank #169
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #169 for Amaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaya ___

  • Amaya Rose
  • Amaya Grace
  • Amaya Pearl
  • Amaya Jade
  • Amaya Lucia
  • Amaya Simone

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 Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and James mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaya and James boy or girl names?

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

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