James vs Kairee

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
Kairee Rank #2,824

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2824 for Kairee.

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

Kairee ___

  • Kairee James
  • Kairee Alexander
  • Kairee Lee
  • Kairee Michael
  • Kairee Anthony
  • Kairee Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kairee

Zaylan Kaizyn Brielle Alaya Rylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kairee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kairee at #2824 in the United States.

What do James and Kairee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kairee means "ocean, sea" (Hawaiian inspiration origin).

Are James and Kairee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kairee is primarily a boy name.

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