Baraka 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

Baraka Rank #5,614
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5614 for Baraka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baraka ___

  • Baraka James
  • Baraka Emmanuel
  • Baraka David
  • Baraka Joseph
  • Baraka Michael

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 Baraka

Amara Kofi Zara Jabari

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baraka or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baraka at #5614 in the United States.

What do Baraka and James mean?

Baraka means "blessing" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baraka and James boy or girl names?

Baraka is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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