Aditya vs James

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

Aditya Rank #2,150
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2150 for Aditya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aditya ___

  • Aditya Kumar
  • Aditya Raj
  • Aditya Vikram
  • Aditya Arjun
  • Aditya Rohan
  • Aditya Kiran

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aditya

Arjun Vikas Rohit Priya Ananya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aditya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aditya at #2150 in the United States.

What do Aditya and James mean?

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

Are Aditya and James boy or girl names?

Aditya is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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