Ashai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashai

Boy #6,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has made, created by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,706
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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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

Ashai Rank #6,706
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6706 for Ashai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashai ___

  • Ashai David
  • Ashai Eli
  • Ashai Noah
  • Ashai Levi
  • Ashai James

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 Ashai

Asher Eliana Noam Talia Ezra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashai at #6706 in the United States.

What do Ashai and James mean?

Ashai means "God has made, created by God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashai and James boy or girl names?

Ashai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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