James vs Nema

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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Nema

Girl #24,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, blessing"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,127
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nema Rank #24,127

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24127 for Nema.

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

Nema ___

  • Nema Amara
  • Nema Joy
  • Nema Rose
  • Nema Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nema

Amina Zara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nema more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nema at #24127 in the United States.

What do James and Nema mean?

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

Are James and Nema boy or girl names?

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

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