James vs Khasi

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

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Khasi

Boy #32,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Khasi people, born of the Khasi"

Origin: Khasi

Cultural Roots

Khasi Indian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,210
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kash, Kasi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khasi Rank #32,210

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32210 for Khasi.

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

Khasi ___

  • Khasi James
  • Khasi Lee
  • Khasi Ray
  • Khasi Cole
  • Khasi Dev
  • Khasi Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khasi

Arun Priya Riya Dev Nisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khasi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khasi at #32210 in the United States.

What do James and Khasi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khasi means "of the Khasi people, born of the Khasi" (Khasi origin).

Are James and Khasi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khasi is primarily a boy name.

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