James vs Umair

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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Umair

Boy #6,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,515
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Umi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Umair Rank #6,515

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6515 for Umair.

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

Umair ___

  • Umair Hassan
  • Umair Ali
  • Umair Malik
  • Umair Ibrahim
  • Umair Tariq
  • Umair Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Umair

Zaid Bilal Fatima Aisha Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Umair more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Umair at #6515 in the United States.

What do James and Umair mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Umair means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Umair boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Umair is primarily a boy name.

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