Ambar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambar

Girl #1,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, precious amber gem"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Indian Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,677
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ambi, Bari, Amy

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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

Ambar Rank #1,677
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1677 for Ambar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambar ___

  • Ambar Sofia
  • Ambar Valentina
  • Ambar Luz
  • Ambar Elena
  • Ambar Isabel
  • Ambar Maria

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 Ambar

Camila Valeria Diego Santiago Ariana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ambar at #1677 in the United States.

What do Ambar and James mean?

Ambar means "ambergris, precious amber gem" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ambar and James boy or girl names?

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

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