James vs Nashiem

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
Nashiem Rank #22,619

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22619 for Nashiem.

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

Nashiem ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nashiem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nashiem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nashiem at #22619 in the United States.

What do James and Nashiem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nashiem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nashiem is primarily a boy name.

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