Azaria vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azaria

Girl #725 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"helped by God; God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Aria, Zara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Azaria Rank #725
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #725 for Azaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azaria ___

  • Azaria Rose
  • Azaria Grace
  • Azaria Jane
  • Azaria Mae
  • Azaria Claire
  • Azaria Faye

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 Azaria

Ezra Elijah Miriam Naomi Solomon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azaria or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azaria at #725 in the United States.

What do Azaria and James mean?

Azaria means "helped by God; God has helped" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azaria and James boy or girl names?

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

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