James vs Kiori

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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Kiori

Girl #5,082 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rare, precious thread"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,082
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiori Rank #5,082

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5082 for Kiori.

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

Kiori ___

  • Kiori Mae
  • Kiori Rose
  • Kiori Lynn
  • Kiori Grace
  • Kiori Anne
  • Kiori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiori

Hana Aiko Kenji Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiori at #5082 in the United States.

What do James and Kiori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiori means "rare, precious thread" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kiori boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kiori is primarily a girl name.

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