James vs Keilani

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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Keilani

Girl #751 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious sky, exalted heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#751
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keilani Rank #751

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #751 for Keilani.

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

Keilani ___

  • Keilani Rose
  • Keilani Grace
  • Keilani Marie
  • Keilani Joy
  • Keilani Hope
  • Keilani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keilani

Leilani Kai Noa Malia Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keilani more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keilani at #751 in the United States.

What do James and Keilani mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keilani means "glorious sky, exalted heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Keilani boy or girl names?

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

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