James vs Takai

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

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Takai

Boy #4,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, valuable"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,312
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Tak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Takai Rank #4,312

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4312 for Takai.

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

Takai ___

  • Takai James
  • Takai Reed
  • Takai Cole
  • Takai Flynn
  • Takai River
  • Takai Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Takai

Kai Hana Koa Miko Ryu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Takai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Takai at #4312 in the United States.

What do James and Takai mean?

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

Are James and Takai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Takai is primarily a boy name.

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