James vs Kamai

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

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Kamai

Boy #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quiet warrior, silent fighter"

Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)

Cultural Roots

African Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamai Rank #6,713

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6713 for Kamai.

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

Kamai ___

  • Kamai James
  • Kamai Lee
  • Kamai Andre
  • Kamai Michael
  • Kamai Emmanuel
  • Kamai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamai

Zara Amara Kofi Nia Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamai at #6713 in the United States.

What do James and Kamai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamai means "quiet warrior, silent fighter" (Kikuyu (Kenya) origin).

Are James and Kamai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamai is primarily a boy name.

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