Jahmire 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

Jahmire Rank #12,600
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12600 for Jahmire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jahmire ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jahmire

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jahmire or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jahmire at #12600 in the United States.

What do Jahmire and James mean?

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

Are Jahmire and James boy or girl names?

Jahmire is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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