James vs Zakai

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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Zakai

Boy #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, righteous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#603
Total SSA Count
472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Zak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zakai Rank #603

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #603 for Zakai.

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

Zakai ___

  • Zakai Eli
  • Zakai Noah
  • Zakai Asher
  • Zakai Levi
  • Zakai James
  • Zakai Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakai

Eliana Miriam Noa Ari Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakai at #603 in the United States.

What do James and Zakai mean?

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

Are James and Zakai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakai is primarily a boy name.

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