Dalia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalia

Girl #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, branch, to draw water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Lithuanian Arabic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
312
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lia

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

Dalia Rank #862
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #862 for Dalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalia ___

  • Dalia Rose
  • Dalia Marie
  • Dalia Grace
  • Dalia June
  • Dalia Anne
  • Dalia Isabel

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 Dalia

Miriam Leila Rafael Eli Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dalia at #862 in the United States.

What do Dalia and James mean?

Dalia means "gentle, branch, to draw water" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dalia and James boy or girl names?

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

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