Danya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danya

Girl #3,825 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,825
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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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

Danya Rank #3,825
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3825 for Danya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danya ___

  • Danya Rose
  • Danya Marie
  • Danya Lynn
  • Danya Grace
  • Danya Kate
  • Danya Eve

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 Danya

Tanya Sasha Natasha Misha Anya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danya at #3825 in the United States.

What do Danya and James mean?

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

Are Danya and James boy or girl names?

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

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