James vs Kahmari

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

James Rank #5
Kahmari Rank #3,437

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3437 for Kahmari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Kahmari ___

  • Kahmari James
  • Kahmari Lee
  • Kahmari Dion
  • Kahmari Andre
  • Kahmari Marcus
  • Kahmari Jalen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kahmari

Amari Zaire Kamari Kyla Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kahmari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kahmari at #3437 in the United States.

What do James and Kahmari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kahmari means "moonlight; of the moon" (Swahili/African origin).

Are James and Kahmari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kahmari is primarily a boy name.

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