James vs Rahi

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
Full profile for James →

Rahi

Girl #6,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"traveler, one who travels freely"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,058
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rahi →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rahi Rank #6,058

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6058 for Rahi.

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

Rahi ___

  • Rahi Priya
  • Rahi Ananya
  • Rahi Meera
  • Rahi Kavya
  • Rahi Diya
  • Rahi Ishani

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rahi

Aryan Veer Priya Anika Rohan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rahi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rahi at #6058 in the United States.

What do James and Rahi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rahi means "traveler, one who travels freely" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Rahi boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Rahi vs James James vs Maverick James vs Micah James vs Jasper James vs Kevin
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Rahi Browse all baby names