James vs Kaimani

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
Kaimani Rank #3,685

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3685 for Kaimani.

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

Kaimani ___

  • Kaimani Kai
  • Kaimani Nalu
  • Kaimani Loa
  • Kaimani Koa
  • Kaimani Hoku
  • Kaimani Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaimani

Koa Leilani Mahina Nalu Hoku

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaimani more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaimani at #3685 in the United States.

What do James and Kaimani mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaimani means "powerful sea, ocean's strength" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kaimani boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaimani is primarily a boy name.

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