James vs Mahkai

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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Mahkai

Boy #4,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,771
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mahkai Rank #4,771

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4771 for Mahkai.

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

Mahkai ___

  • Mahkai James
  • Mahkai Lee
  • Mahkai Cole
  • Mahkai Zion
  • Mahkai Reign
  • Mahkai Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahkai

Amara Zara Kalani Nia Jalen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahkai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahkai at #4771 in the United States.

What do James and Mahkai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahkai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are James and Mahkai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahkai is primarily a boy name.

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