James vs Kamara

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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Kamara

Girl #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"teacher, scholar"

Origin: Mandinka

Cultural Roots

Guinean West African Mandinka Fula Sierra Leonean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Kamy, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamara Rank #3,539

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3539 for Kamara.

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

Kamara ___

  • Kamara Grace
  • Kamara Joy
  • Kamara Amara
  • Kamara Nia
  • Kamara Zola
  • Kamara Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamara

Amara Kofi Nia Kwame Zuri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamara more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamara at #3539 in the United States.

What do James and Kamara mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamara means "teacher, scholar" (Mandinka origin).

Are James and Kamara boy or girl names?

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

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