James vs Omi

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
Omi Rank #14,105

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14105 for Omi.

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

Omi ___

  • Omi Grace
  • Omi Marie
  • Omi Joy
  • Omi Suki
  • Omi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omi

Yuki Mia Kemi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omi at #14105 in the United States.

What do James and Omi mean?

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

Are James and Omi boy or girl names?

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

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