Aaditya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaditya

Boy #6,385 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aditi, belonging to Aditi"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,385
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aadi, Ditya, Adi

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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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Popularity Comparison

Aaditya Rank #6,385
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6385 for Aaditya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaditya ___

  • Aaditya Kumar
  • Aaditya Raj
  • Aaditya Vikram
  • Aaditya Arjun
  • Aaditya Rohan
  • Aaditya Dev

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aaditya

Arjun Rohan Vikram Priya Ananya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaditya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aaditya at #6385 in the United States.

What do Aaditya and James mean?

Aaditya means "son of Aditi, belonging to Aditi" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aaditya and James boy or girl names?

Aaditya is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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