Amariah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amariah

Girl #1,290 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,290
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Ria, Mari

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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

Amariah Rank #1,290
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1290 for Amariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amariah ___

  • Amariah Grace
  • Amariah Joy
  • Amariah Hope
  • Amariah Faith
  • Amariah Renee
  • Amariah Skye

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 Amariah

Eliana Seraphina Ezekiel Josiah Zariah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amariah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amariah at #1290 in the United States.

What do Amariah and James mean?

Amariah means "promised by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amariah and James boy or girl names?

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

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