James vs Skai

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
Skai Rank #2,511

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2511 for Skai.

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

Skai ___

  • Skai Lynn
  • Skai Rose
  • Skai Mae
  • Skai Renee
  • Skai Elise
  • Skai Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Skai

River Finn Wren Ocean Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Skai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Skai at #2511 in the United States.

What do James and Skai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Skai means "sky, cloud" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Skai boy or girl names?

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

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