James vs Yahmir

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

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Yahmir

Boy #4,560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will exalt, God raises up"

Origin: Hebrew Yah + amir

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,560
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yah, Mir

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yahmir Rank #4,560

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4560 for Yahmir.

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

Yahmir ___

  • Yahmir Elijah
  • Yahmir Isaiah
  • Yahmir Malik
  • Yahmir Jordan
  • Yahmir Emanuel
  • Yahmir Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yahmir

Zara Amara Khalil Aaliyah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yahmir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yahmir at #4560 in the United States.

What do James and Yahmir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yahmir means "God will exalt, God raises up" (Hebrew Yah + amir origin).

Are James and Yahmir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yahmir is primarily a boy name.

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