Eliah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliah

Boy #3,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,566
Total SSA Count
32
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

Eliah Rank #3,566
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3566 for Eliah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliah ___

  • Eliah James
  • Eliah Thomas
  • Eliah John
  • Eliah Samuel
  • Eliah Daniel
  • Eliah Benjamin

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 Eliah

Isaiah Ezra Micah Naomi Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliah at #3566 in the United States.

What do Eliah and James mean?

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

Are Eliah and James boy or girl names?

Eliah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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