James vs Namiko

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
Namiko Rank #3,899

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3899 for Namiko.

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

Namiko ___

  • Namiko Yuki
  • Namiko Hana
  • Namiko Sakura
  • Namiko Aoi
  • Namiko Suki
  • Namiko Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Namiko

Hanako Yukiko Haruko Satoshi Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Namiko more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Namiko at #3899 in the United States.

What do James and Namiko mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Namiko means "wave child, child of the waves" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Namiko boy or girl names?

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

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