Arshia 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

Arshia Rank #11,661
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11661 for Arshia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshia ___

  • Arshia Reza
  • Arshia Ali
  • Arshia Hassan
  • Arshia Ahmad
  • Arshia Cyrus
  • Arshia Darius

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 Arshia

Arya Aria Darius Cyrus Shirin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arshia at #11661 in the United States.

What do Arshia and James mean?

Arshia means "heavenly, divine throne" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arshia and James boy or girl names?

Arshia is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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