James vs Nazai

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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Nazai

Boy #1,849 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, elegance, pride"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,849
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nazai Rank #1,849

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1849 for Nazai.

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

Nazai ___

  • Nazai James
  • Nazai Cole
  • Nazai Kai
  • Nazai Andre
  • Nazai Elias
  • Nazai Remy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nazai

Zaid Amara Khalil Seren Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nazai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nazai at #1849 in the United States.

What do James and Nazai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nazai means "grace, elegance, pride" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are James and Nazai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nazai is primarily a boy name.

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