James vs Kimari

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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Kimari

Boy #5,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"decided, resolved, determined"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,896
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimi, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kimari Rank #5,896

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5896 for Kimari.

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

Kimari ___

  • Kimari Zane
  • Kimari Reid
  • Kimari Cole
  • Kimari James
  • Kimari Lee
  • Kimari Dayo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kimari

Kamari Zara Amara Kion Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kimari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kimari at #5896 in the United States.

What do James and Kimari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kimari means "decided, resolved, determined" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kimari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kimari is primarily a boy name.

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