Amouri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amouri

Girl #6,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"love, my love"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,709
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mouri, 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

Amouri Rank #6,709
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6709 for Amouri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amouri ___

  • Amouri Jade
  • Amouri Rose
  • Amouri Skye
  • Amouri Reign
  • Amouri Sage
  • Amouri Blue

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 Amouri

Amara Zuri Khari Imani Omari

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amouri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amouri at #6709 in the United States.

What do Amouri and James mean?

Amouri means "love, my love" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amouri and James boy or girl names?

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

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