Aqib vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Aqib Rank #15,573
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15573 for Aqib.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aqib ___

  • Aqib Ali
  • Aqib Hassan
  • Aqib Mohammed
  • Aqib Ibrahim
  • Aqib Yusuf

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 Aqib

Tariq Bilal Zainab Fatima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqib or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aqib at #15573 in the United States.

What do Aqib and James mean?

Aqib means "title of the Prophet Muhammad" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aqib and James boy or girl names?

Aqib is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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