Ames vs Paij

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paij

Girl #41,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, attendant to nobility"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41,686
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Paj

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Paij Rank #41,686

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #41686 for Paij.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Paij ___

  • Paij Elizabeth
  • Paij Marie
  • Paij Alexandra
  • Paij Rose
  • Paij Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Paij

Reese Quinn Blake Avery Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Paij more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Paij at #41686 in the United States.

What do Ames and Paij mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Paij means "young servant, attendant to nobility" (Old French origin).

Are Ames and Paij boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Paij is primarily a girl name.

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