James vs Mahid

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
Mahid Rank #6,057

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6057 for Mahid.

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

Mahid ___

  • Mahid Ali
  • Mahid Omar
  • Mahid Hassan
  • Mahid Kareem
  • Mahid Rayan
  • Mahid Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahid

Yasir Tariq Layla Nour Zaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahid at #6057 in the United States.

What do James and Mahid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahid means "smooth, even ground" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mahid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahid is primarily a boy name.

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