James vs Khai

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khai Rank #949

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #949 for Khai.

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

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do James and Khai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are James and Khai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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