James vs Kami

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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Kami

Girl #3,908 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spirit, god"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,908
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kami Rank #3,908

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3908 for Kami.

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

Kami ___

  • Kami Lynn
  • Kami Rose
  • Kami Marie
  • Kami Jo
  • Kami Ann
  • Kami Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kami

Hana Riku Mika Kai Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kami more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kami at #3908 in the United States.

What do James and Kami mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kami means "divine spirit, god" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kami boy or girl names?

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

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