Ibrahima 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

Ibrahima Rank #2,896
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2896 for Ibrahima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ibrahima ___

  • Ibrahima Sory
  • Ibrahima Oumar
  • Ibrahima Amadou
  • Ibrahima Djibril
  • Ibrahima Mamadou

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 Ibrahima

Fatoumata Aminata Oumar Djibril Mariama

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibrahima or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ibrahima at #2896 in the United States.

What do Ibrahima and James mean?

Ibrahima means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ibrahima and James boy or girl names?

Ibrahima is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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