Iman vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1896 for Iman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

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 Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and James mean?

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

Are Iman and James boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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