James vs Maahi

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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Maahi

Girl #4,886 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the earth, the great one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Punjabi Hindi Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,886
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maahi Rank #4,886

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4886 for Maahi.

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

Maahi ___

  • Maahi Priya
  • Maahi Rani
  • Maahi Devi
  • Maahi Kaur
  • Maahi Ananya
  • Maahi Lata

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maahi

Ananya Ishaan Aryan Kiara Riya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maahi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maahi at #4886 in the United States.

What do James and Maahi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maahi means "the earth, the great one" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Maahi boy or girl names?

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

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