Ashleigh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashleigh

Girl #4,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller near the ash grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,838
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Lee

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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

Ashleigh Rank #4,838
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4838 for Ashleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashleigh ___

  • Ashleigh Grace
  • Ashleigh Marie
  • Ashleigh Anne
  • Ashleigh Claire
  • Ashleigh Nicole
  • Ashleigh Jane

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 Ashleigh

Brittany Courtney Jordan Taylor Morgan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashleigh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashleigh at #4838 in the United States.

What do Ashleigh and James mean?

Ashleigh means "dweller near the ash grove" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashleigh and James boy or girl names?

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

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