Adna vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adna

Girl #7,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, delight"

Origin: Hebrew adnah

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,643
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Addie, Ada

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adna Rank #7,643
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7643 for Adna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adna ___

  • Adna Grace
  • Adna Ruth
  • Adna Marie
  • Adna Claire
  • Adna Belle
  • Adna Hope

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 Adna

Miriam Naomi Leah Ezra Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adna or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adna at #7643 in the United States.

What do Adna and James mean?

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

Are Adna and James boy or girl names?

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

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