Aliza vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aliza

Girl #659 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"exultant, glad"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish American Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#659
Total SSA Count
443
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liza, Ali, Ellie

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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

Aliza Rank #659
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #659 for Aliza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aliza ___

  • Aliza Rose
  • Aliza Claire
  • Aliza Grace
  • Aliza Joy
  • Aliza Noa
  • Aliza Miriam

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 Aliza

Talia Miriam Yael Ari Noam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliza or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aliza at #659 in the United States.

What do Aliza and James mean?

Aliza means "exultant, glad" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aliza and James boy or girl names?

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

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