James vs Kiyomi

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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Kiyomi

Girl #1,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,044
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kiyo, Kiki, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiyomi Rank #1,044

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1044 for Kiyomi.

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

Kiyomi ___

  • Kiyomi Rei
  • Kiyomi Hana
  • Kiyomi Rose
  • Kiyomi Marie
  • Kiyomi Grace
  • Kiyomi Aiko

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiyomi

Haruki Yuki Sakura Hana Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiyomi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiyomi at #1044 in the United States.

What do James and Kiyomi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiyomi means "pure, clean beauty" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kiyomi boy or girl names?

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

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