James vs Rehmat

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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Rehmat

Girl #2,877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Urdu Islamic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,877
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rehmie, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rehmat Rank #2,877

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2877 for Rehmat.

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

Rehmat ___

  • Rehmat Bibi
  • Rehmat Noor
  • Rehmat Fatima
  • Rehmat Zara
  • Rehmat Amina
  • Rehmat Salima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rehmat

Noor Amina Ibrahim Zain Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rehmat more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rehmat at #2877 in the United States.

What do James and Rehmat mean?

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

Are James and Rehmat boy or girl names?

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

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