James vs Kasai

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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Kasai

Boy #1,758 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African Congolese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,758
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasai Rank #1,758

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1758 for Kasai.

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

Kasai ___

  • Kasai River
  • Kasai James
  • Kasai Orion
  • Kasai Sage
  • Kasai Phoenix
  • Kasai Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasai

Amara Zuri Kenji Haruki Sable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasai at #1758 in the United States.

What do James and Kasai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasai means "fire" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kasai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasai is primarily a boy name.

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