James vs Shanti

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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Shanti

Girl #6,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Buddhist Spiritual

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,393
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shan, Shanty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shanti Rank #6,393

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6393 for Shanti.

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

Shanti ___

  • Shanti Priya
  • Shanti Rose
  • Shanti Grace
  • Shanti Maya
  • Shanti Devi
  • Shanti Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shanti

Maya Ananya Priya Arjun Devan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shanti more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shanti at #6393 in the United States.

What do James and Shanti mean?

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

Are James and Shanti boy or girl names?

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

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