James vs Yamari

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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Yamari

Girl #6,062 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain child (yama + mari)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,062
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yama, Mari, Yami

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yamari Rank #6,062

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6062 for Yamari.

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

Yamari ___

  • Yamari Kai
  • Yamari Hana
  • Yamari Suki
  • Yamari Yuki
  • Yamari Nori
  • Yamari Luna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yamari

Amara Kaia Zuri Naomi Imari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yamari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yamari at #6062 in the United States.

What do James and Yamari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yamari means "mountain child (yama + mari)" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Yamari boy or girl names?

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

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