James vs Kaili

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

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Kaili

Girl #3,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hawaiian deity, sacred power"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,840
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaili Rank #3,840

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3840 for Kaili.

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

Kaili ___

  • Kaili Rose
  • Kaili Mae
  • Kaili Ann
  • Kaili Grace
  • Kaili Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaili more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do James and Kaili mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kaili boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaili is primarily a girl name.

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