Ameya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ameya

Girl #4,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"boundless, immeasurable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,255
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mey, Meya

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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

Ameya Rank #4,255
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4255 for Ameya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ameya ___

  • Ameya Rose
  • Ameya Grace
  • Ameya Marie
  • Ameya Jade
  • Ameya Priya
  • Ameya Devi

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 Ameya

Ananya Ishaan Aryan Kavya Vivaan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ameya at #4255 in the United States.

What do Ameya and James mean?

Ameya means "boundless, immeasurable" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ameya and James boy or girl names?

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

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