James vs Nasai

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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Nasai

Boy #6,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Nasa (place in Khurasan)"

Origin: Arabic nisba

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,522
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nas, Sai, Nasi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nasai Rank #6,522

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6522 for Nasai.

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

Nasai ___

  • Nasai Elias
  • Nasai Malik
  • Nasai Idris
  • Nasai Zion
  • Nasai Ayaan
  • Nasai Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nasai

Zara Idris Kiran Amara Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nasai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nasai at #6522 in the United States.

What do James and Nasai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nasai means "from Nasa (place in Khurasan)" (Arabic nisba origin).

Are James and Nasai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nasai is primarily a boy name.

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