Dalani vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalani

Girl #2,263 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, serene"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African-American American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,263
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lani

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dalani Rank #2,263
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2263 for Dalani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalani ___

  • Dalani Rose
  • Dalani Marie
  • Dalani Simone
  • Dalani Jade
  • Dalani Celeste
  • Dalani Dawn

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 Dalani

Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalani or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dalani at #2263 in the United States.

What do Dalani and James mean?

Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dalani and James boy or girl names?

Dalani is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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