Anish vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anish

Boy #4,377 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"without a master, supreme"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,377
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

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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

Anish Rank #4,377
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4377 for Anish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anish ___

  • Anish Kumar
  • Anish Dev
  • Anish Raj
  • Anish Veer
  • Anish Prakash
  • Anish Arjun

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 Anish

Priya Rohan Nisha Arjun Divya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anish or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anish at #4377 in the United States.

What do Anish and James mean?

Anish means "without a master, supreme" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anish and James boy or girl names?

Anish is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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