James vs Kashmir

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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Kashmir

Boy #1,234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land desiccated from water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

South Asian American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,234
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kashmir Rank #1,234

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1234 for Kashmir.

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

Kashmir ___

  • Kashmir James
  • Kashmir River
  • Kashmir Blue
  • Kashmir Stone
  • Kashmir Sage
  • Kashmir Jude

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kashmir

India Cairo Rio Milan Casablanca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kashmir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kashmir at #1234 in the United States.

What do James and Kashmir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kashmir means "land desiccated from water" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Kashmir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kashmir is primarily a boy name.

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