Aerith vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aerith

Girl #2,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"anagram of Earth, representing the Planet"

Origin: Japanese fiction

Cultural Roots

Gaming community Japanese pop culture Western fandom

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,425
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aeri, Rith

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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

Aerith Rank #2,425
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2425 for Aerith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aerith ___

  • Aerith Rose
  • Aerith Violet
  • Aerith Claire
  • Aerith Sage
  • Aerith Lily
  • Aerith Grace

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 Aerith

Tifa Cloud Zack Yuna Sephiroth

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aerith or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aerith at #2425 in the United States.

What do Aerith and James mean?

Aerith means "anagram of Earth, representing the Planet" (Japanese fiction origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aerith and James boy or girl names?

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

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