Anastasia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Anastasia Rank #166
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #166 for Anastasia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anastasia ___

  • Anastasia Rose
  • Anastasia Marie
  • Anastasia Grace
  • Anastasia Claire
  • Anastasia Sophia
  • Anastasia Elise

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 Anastasia

Sebastian Nikolai Katerina Ivan Alexandra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anastasia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anastasia at #166 in the United States.

What do Anastasia and James mean?

Anastasia means "resurrection" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anastasia and James boy or girl names?

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

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