Azai 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

Azai Rank #923
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #923 for Azai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azai ___

  • Azai Levi
  • Azai Eli
  • Azai Oren
  • Azai Noam
  • Azai Avi
  • Azai Gal

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 Azai

Ezi Azariah Asher Eliyahu Neta

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azai at #923 in the United States.

What do Azai and James mean?

Azai means "bold, mighty" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azai and James boy or girl names?

Azai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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