James vs Zakhai

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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Zakhai

Boy #6,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,303
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zakhai Rank #6,303

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6303 for Zakhai.

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

Zakhai ___

  • Zakhai James
  • Zakhai Lee
  • Zakhai Allen
  • Zakhai Thomas
  • Zakhai Cole
  • Zakhai Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakhai

Zayden Malachi Ezekiel Nahla Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakhai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakhai at #6303 in the United States.

What do James and Zakhai mean?

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

Are James and Zakhai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakhai is primarily a boy name.

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