Hakimi 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

Popularity Comparison

Hakimi Rank #35,081
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35081 for Hakimi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakimi ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Hakimi

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakimi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hakimi at #35081 in the United States.

What do Hakimi and James mean?

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

Are Hakimi and James boy or girl names?

Hakimi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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