James vs Kemauri

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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Kemauri

Boy #6,274 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life force, vital essence (via Maori mauri)"

Origin: Maori via American coinage

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,274
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ke, Mauri, Kem

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kemauri Rank #6,274

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6274 for Kemauri.

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

Kemauri ___

  • Kemauri James
  • Kemauri Alexander
  • Kemauri Lee
  • Kemauri Ray
  • Kemauri Deon
  • Kemauri Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kemauri

Kamari Amari Omari Zaire Tymir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kemauri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kemauri at #6274 in the United States.

What do James and Kemauri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kemauri means "life force, vital essence (via Maori mauri)" (Maori via American coinage origin).

Are James and Kemauri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kemauri is primarily a boy name.

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