Cierra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cierra

Girl #2,897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain range, saw-toothed peaks"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,897
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cici, Sierra

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cierra Rank #2,897
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2897 for Cierra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cierra ___

  • Cierra Lynn
  • Cierra Marie
  • Cierra Dawn
  • Cierra Nicole
  • Cierra Grace

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 Cierra

Savanna Shea Jada Tristan Malik

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cierra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cierra at #2897 in the United States.

What do Cierra and James mean?

Cierra means "mountain range, saw-toothed peaks" (Spanish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cierra and James boy or girl names?

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

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