Azra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azra

Girl #2,667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virgin"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Bosnian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,667
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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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

Azra Rank #2,667
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2667 for Azra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azra ___

  • Azra Noor
  • Azra Leila
  • Azra Sara
  • Azra Rose
  • Azra Marie
  • Azra Fatima

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 Azra

Layla Zara Dina Amir Omar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azra at #2667 in the United States.

What do Azra and James mean?

Azra means "pure, virgin" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azra and James boy or girl names?

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

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