Imari vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

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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

Imari Rank #4,001
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4001 for Imari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

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 Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Imari and James mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imari and James boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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