Adria vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adria

Girl #3,073 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, from the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Catalan Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,073
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adri, Ria

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Adria Rank #3,073
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3073 for Adria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adria ___

  • Adria Rose
  • Adria Luna
  • Adria Elise
  • Adria Celeste
  • Adria Maris
  • Adria Sofia

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 Adria

Lucia Marco Sofia Lorenzo Elara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adria or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adria at #3073 in the United States.

What do Adria and James mean?

Adria means "from Hadria, from the Adriatic" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adria and James boy or girl names?

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

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