Daniella 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

Daniella Rank #507
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #507 for Daniella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniella ___

  • Daniella Rose
  • Daniella Marie
  • Daniella Grace
  • Daniella Sofia
  • Daniella Nicole
  • Daniella Faith

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 Daniella

Gabriel Raphael Isabella Valentina Emilio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniella or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daniella at #507 in the United States.

What do Daniella and James mean?

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

Are Daniella and James boy or girl names?

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

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