James vs Nihar

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
Nihar Rank #17,740

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17740 for Nihar.

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

Nihar ___

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 Nihar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nihar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nihar at #17740 in the United States.

What do James and Nihar mean?

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

Are James and Nihar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nihar is primarily a boy name.

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