James vs Kamani

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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Kamani

Girl #2,549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the kamani tree (sacred coastal tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,549
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Mani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamani Rank #2,549

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2549 for Kamani.

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

Kamani ___

  • Kamani Jade
  • Kamani Rose
  • Kamani Marie
  • Kamani Leilani
  • Kamani Grace
  • Kamani Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamani

Imani Zuri Kai Alana Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamani more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamani at #2549 in the United States.

What do James and Kamani mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamani means "the kamani tree (sacred coastal tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kamani boy or girl names?

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

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