James vs Khair

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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Khair

Boy #5,647 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, blessing, welfare"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,647
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khair Rank #5,647

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5647 for Khair.

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

Khair ___

  • Khair Mohammed
  • Khair Ibrahim
  • Khair Ali
  • Khair Omar
  • Khair Hassan
  • Khair Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khair

Noor Zain Aisha Hamza Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khair more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khair at #5647 in the United States.

What do James and Khair mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khair means "goodness, blessing, welfare" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Khair boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khair is primarily a boy name.

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