Jahmir 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

Jahmir Rank #776
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #776 for Jahmir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jahmir ___

  • Jahmir Isaiah
  • Jahmir Andre
  • Jahmir Marcus
  • Jahmir Leon
  • Jahmir Xavier
  • Jahmir Darius

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 Jahmir

Amara Zara Khalil Destiny Jaylen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jahmir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jahmir at #776 in the United States.

What do Jahmir and James mean?

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

Are Jahmir and James boy or girl names?

Jahmir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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