James vs Nabi

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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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nabi Rank #4,920

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4920 for Nabi.

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

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nabi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do James and Nabi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are James and Nabi boy or girl names?

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

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