Amira vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amira

Girl #136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,176
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

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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

Amira Rank #136
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #136 for Amira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

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 Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amira or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amira at #136 in the United States.

What do Amira and James mean?

Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amira and James boy or girl names?

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

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