America vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

America

Girl #1,821 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Amerigo Vespucci"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

American Latino/Hispanic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amer, Ami, Rica

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

America Rank #1,821
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1821 for America.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

America ___

  • America Rose
  • America Grace
  • America Lynn
  • America Marie
  • America Ann
  • America Faith

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 America

Liberty Victoria Phoenix Dakota Savannah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is America or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to America at #1821 in the United States.

What do America and James mean?

America means "land of Amerigo Vespucci" (Latin/Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are America and James boy or girl names?

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

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