Anania vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anania

Boy #24,265 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh has been gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Ethiopian Italian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,265
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ani, Nani

Playground Safety Score

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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

Anania Rank #24,265
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24265 for Anania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anania ___

  • Anania Solomon
  • Anania David
  • Anania Elias
  • Anania Michael
  • Anania Gabriel

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 Anania

Miriam Shalom Tobias Esther Ezra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anania or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anania at #24265 in the United States.

What do Anania and James mean?

Anania means "Yahweh has been gracious" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anania and James boy or girl names?

Anania is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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