Alisa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisa

Girl #1,445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Finnish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,445
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Alya, Lisa

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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

Alisa Rank #1,445
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1445 for Alisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisa ___

  • Alisa Marie
  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Grace
  • Alisa Ann
  • Alisa Lynn
  • Alisa Jade

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 Alisa

Natasha Katya Misha Sasha Vera

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alisa at #1445 in the United States.

What do Alisa and James mean?

Alisa means "noble kind" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisa and James boy or girl names?

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

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