Dania 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

Dania Rank #1,100
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1100 for Dania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dania ___

  • Dania Rose
  • Dania Marie
  • Dania Grace
  • Dania Sofia
  • Dania Elena
  • Dania 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 Dania

Sofia Isabella Marco Lucas Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dania or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dania at #1100 in the United States.

What do Dania and James mean?

Dania means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dania and James boy or girl names?

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

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