James vs Keahi

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

✓ All Clear
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Keahi

Boy #6,372 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the fire"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,372
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kea, Kahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keahi Rank #6,372

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6372 for Keahi.

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

Keahi ___

  • Keahi James
  • Keahi Lee
  • Keahi River
  • Keahi Kai
  • Keahi Thomas
  • Keahi Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keahi

Leilani Kai Mele Nalu Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keahi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keahi at #6372 in the United States.

What do James and Keahi mean?

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

Are James and Keahi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keahi is primarily a boy name.

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