Amaziah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaziah

Boy #3,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is mighty, strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,482
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Ziah, Maz

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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

Amaziah Rank #3,482
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3482 for Amaziah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaziah ___

  • Amaziah James
  • Amaziah John
  • Amaziah David
  • Amaziah Samuel
  • Amaziah Elijah
  • Amaziah Michael

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 Amaziah

Ezekiel Nehemiah Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaziah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaziah at #3482 in the United States.

What do Amaziah and James mean?

Amaziah means "Yahweh is mighty, strength of God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaziah and James boy or girl names?

Amaziah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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