James vs Kmari

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kmari Rank #4,974

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4974 for Kmari.

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

Kmari ___

  • Kmari James
  • Kmari Lee
  • Kmari Anthony
  • Kmari Deon
  • Kmari Wayne
  • Kmari Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kmari

Zion Amari Kyrie Jasmine Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kmari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kmari at #4974 in the United States.

What do James and Kmari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kmari means "moonlight, warrior" (Swahili origin).

Are James and Kmari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kmari is primarily a boy name.

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