Ikhlas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ikhlas

Girl #6,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sincerity, purity of intention"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Somali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ikh

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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

Ikhlas Rank #6,641
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6641 for Ikhlas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ikhlas ___

  • Ikhlas Noor
  • Ikhlas Fatima
  • Ikhlas Zainab
  • Ikhlas Amira
  • Ikhlas Hana
  • Ikhlas Layla

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 Ikhlas

Amal Iman Tawakkul Sabr Rahma

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ikhlas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ikhlas at #6641 in the United States.

What do Ikhlas and James mean?

Ikhlas means "sincerity, purity of intention" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ikhlas and James boy or girl names?

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

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