Alicia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alicia

Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish English Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#436
Total SSA Count
708
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Ally, Licia

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

Alicia Rank #436
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #436 for Alicia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alicia ___

  • Alicia Rose
  • Alicia Marie
  • Alicia Grace
  • Alicia Jane
  • Alicia Mae
  • Alicia Renee

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 Alicia

Sophia Isabella Marco Julian Bianca

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alicia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Alicia and James mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alicia and James boy or girl names?

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

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