James vs Mayar

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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Mayar

Girl #2,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, of high value"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Egyptian Levantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,495
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mayar Rank #2,495

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2495 for Mayar.

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

Mayar ___

  • Mayar Lina
  • Mayar Nour
  • Mayar Sofia
  • Mayar Yasmin
  • Mayar Rana
  • Mayar Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mayar

Nour Yasmin Rami Layla Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mayar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mayar at #2495 in the United States.

What do James and Mayar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mayar means "beautiful, of high value" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mayar boy or girl names?

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

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