Asiyah 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

Asiyah Rank #2,091
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2091 for Asiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asiyah ___

  • Asiyah Grace
  • Asiyah Rose
  • Asiyah Marie
  • Asiyah Nour
  • Asiyah Faith
  • Asiyah Jade

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 Asiyah

Zaynab Maryam Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asiyah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Asiyah at #2091 in the United States.

What do Asiyah and James mean?

Asiyah means "grieving, sorrowful" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asiyah and James boy or girl names?

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

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