Elia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Elia Rank #840
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #840 for Elia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

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 Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elia at #840 in the United States.

What do Elia and James mean?

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

Are Elia and James boy or girl names?

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

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