Ekemini vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ekemini

Boy #24,801 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"time of peace, the appointed time"

Origin: Ibibio

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Ibibio Efik West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,801
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eke, Kemi, Mini

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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

Ekemini Rank #24,801
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24801 for Ekemini.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ekemini ___

  • Ekemini Emmanuel
  • Ekemini James
  • Ekemini Victor
  • Ekemini David
  • Ekemini Paul

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 Ekemini

Ifiok Ndifreke Arit Uduak Nsisong

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ekemini or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ekemini at #24801 in the United States.

What do Ekemini and James mean?

Ekemini means "time of peace, the appointed time" (Ibibio origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ekemini and James boy or girl names?

Ekemini is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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