James vs Samai

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
Samai Rank #15,152

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15152 for Samai.

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

Samai ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samai at #15152 in the United States.

What do James and Samai mean?

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

Are James and Samai boy or girl names?

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

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