Anahi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anahi

Girl #466 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"immovable, steadfast"

Origin: Guarani

Cultural Roots

Latin American Mexican Guarani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#466
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ana, Nahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Anahi Rank #466
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #466 for Anahi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anahi ___

  • Anahi Sofia
  • Anahi Isabella
  • Anahi Valentina
  • Anahi Lucia
  • Anahi Maria
  • Anahi Elena

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 Anahi

Valentina Camila Sofia Mateo Santiago

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anahi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anahi at #466 in the United States.

What do Anahi and James mean?

Anahi means "immovable, steadfast" (Guarani origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anahi and James boy or girl names?

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

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