Alissa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alissa

Girl #1,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lissy, Lissa

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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

Alissa Rank #1,558
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1558 for Alissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

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 Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alissa at #1558 in the United States.

What do Alissa and James mean?

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

Are Alissa and James boy or girl names?

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

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