James vs Kitai

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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Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kit

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kitai Rank #6,068

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6068 for Kitai.

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

Kitai ___

  • Kitai Alexander
  • Kitai James
  • Kitai Marcus
  • Kitai Leo
  • Kitai Orion
  • Kitai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kitai

Zara Nova Atlas Kyra Cassia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kitai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kitai at #6068 in the United States.

What do James and Kitai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin).

Are James and Kitai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kitai is primarily a boy name.

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