James vs Yasani

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
Yasani Rank #8,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8171 for Yasani.

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

Yasani ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasani more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasani at #8171 in the United States.

What do James and Yasani mean?

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

Are James and Yasani boy or girl names?

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

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