James vs Sahmir

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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Sahmir

Boy #5,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, jovial storyteller"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,319
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mir

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sahmir Rank #5,319

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5319 for Sahmir.

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

Sahmir ___

  • Sahmir Ali
  • Sahmir Hassan
  • Sahmir Omar
  • Sahmir Zaid
  • Sahmir Khalil
  • Sahmir Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sahmir

Amir Zara Layla Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sahmir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sahmir at #5319 in the United States.

What do James and Sahmir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sahmir means "entertaining companion, jovial storyteller" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Sahmir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sahmir is primarily a boy name.

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