Asai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asai

Boy #3,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,419
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Ace

Playground Safety Score

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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

Asai Rank #3,419
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3419 for Asai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asai ___

  • Asai James
  • Asai Lee
  • Asai Kai
  • Asai Ren
  • Asai Alex
  • Asai Noah

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 Asai

Kai Zara Ren Mia Sora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Asai at #3419 in the United States.

What do Asai and James mean?

Asai means "morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asai and James boy or girl names?

Asai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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