James vs Kamiri

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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Kamiri

Boy #4,464 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, distinguished"

Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)

Cultural Roots

Kenyan East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,464
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kame, Miri

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamiri Rank #4,464

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4464 for Kamiri.

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

Kamiri ___

  • Kamiri James
  • Kamiri Alexander
  • Kamiri Lee
  • Kamiri Elias
  • Kamiri Jordan
  • Kamiri David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamiri

Amara Zuri Kamau Nia Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamiri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamiri at #4464 in the United States.

What do James and Kamiri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamiri means "noble, distinguished" (Kikuyu (Kenya) origin).

Are James and Kamiri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamiri is primarily a boy name.

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