James vs Naji

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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Naji

Boy #3,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intimate friend, confidant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,559
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Naj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Naji Rank #3,559

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3559 for Naji.

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

Naji ___

  • Naji Hassan
  • Naji Omar
  • Naji Karim
  • Naji Rashid
  • Naji Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Naji more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Naji at #3559 in the United States.

What do James and Naji mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Naji boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Naji is primarily a boy name.

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