James vs Kamea

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

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Kamea

Girl #5,407 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the cherished one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,407
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kame, Mea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamea Rank #5,407

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5407 for Kamea.

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

Kamea ___

  • Kamea Rose
  • Kamea Lei
  • Kamea Noel
  • Kamea Grace
  • Kamea Marie
  • Kamea Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamea

Leilani Kailani Keanu Makoa Noelani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamea more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamea at #5407 in the United States.

What do James and Kamea mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamea means "the cherished one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kamea boy or girl names?

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

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