Alaska vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaska

Girl #2,283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Great land, the mainland"

Origin: Aleut Alyeska

Cultural Roots

American Indigenous Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Aska

Playground Safety Score

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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

Alaska Rank #2,283
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2283 for Alaska.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaska ___

  • Alaska Rose
  • Alaska Jane
  • Alaska Blue
  • Alaska Snow
  • Alaska Grace
  • Alaska Mae

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 Alaska

Dakota Sierra Juneau River Skye

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaska or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alaska at #2283 in the United States.

What do Alaska and James mean?

Alaska means "Great land, the mainland" (Aleut Alyeska origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaska and James boy or girl names?

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

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