Alaa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaa

Girl #2,827 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, height, sublimity"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,827
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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

Alaa Rank #2,827
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2827 for Alaa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaa ___

  • Alaa Nour
  • Alaa Rima
  • Alaa Hana
  • Alaa Yasmine
  • Alaa Dina
  • Alaa Rania

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 Alaa

Nour Rania Kareem Tarek Hana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alaa at #2827 in the United States.

What do Alaa and James mean?

Alaa means "excellence, height, sublimity" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaa and James boy or girl names?

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

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