James vs Nima

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

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Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nima Rank #6,430

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6430 for Nima.

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

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nima more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do James and Nima mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are James and Nima boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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