Ashir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashir

Boy #10,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Arabic Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,156
Total SSA Count
9
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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashir Rank #10,156
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10156 for Ashir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashir ___

  • Ashir David
  • Ashir Solomon
  • Ashir Levi
  • Ashir Noah
  • Ashir Eli
  • Ashir Isaac

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 Ashir

Asher Elior Naomi Miriam Talia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashir at #10156 in the United States.

What do Ashir and James mean?

Ashir means "fortunate, blessed" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashir and James boy or girl names?

Ashir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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