Amiri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
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

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #536 for Amiri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

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 Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Amiri and James mean?

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

Are Amiri and James boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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