Amiris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiris

Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,171
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amir, Ami, Mir

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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

Amiris Rank #4,171
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4171 for Amiris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiris ___

  • Amiris James
  • Amiris Kai
  • Amiris Darius
  • Amiris Jackson
  • Amiris Lee

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 Amiris

Zara Amira Nasir Malak Tariq

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amiris at #4171 in the United States.

What do Amiris and James mean?

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

Are Amiris and James boy or girl names?

Amiris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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