Amire vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amire

Boy #3,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Islamic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,000
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amire Rank #3,000
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3000 for Amire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amire ___

  • Amire Hassan
  • Amire Kareem
  • Amire Malik
  • Amire Joseph
  • Amire James
  • Amire Andre

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 Amire

Amir Nasir Zahir Amira Naima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amire or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amire at #3000 in the United States.

What do Amire and James mean?

Amire means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amire and James boy or girl names?

Amire is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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