James vs Kaimeir

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaimeir Rank #25,195

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25195 for Kaimeir.

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

Kaimeir ___

  • Kaimeir James
  • Kaimeir David
  • Kaimeir Andre
  • Kaimeir Michael
  • Kaimeir Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaimeir

Zion Amari Destiny Kiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaimeir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaimeir at #25195 in the United States.

What do James and Kaimeir mean?

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

Are James and Kaimeir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaimeir is primarily a boy name.

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