Elijiah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijiah

Boy #6,164 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,164
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elijiah Rank #6,164
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6164 for Elijiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijiah ___

  • Elijiah James
  • Elijiah Michael
  • Elijiah Thomas
  • Elijiah David
  • Elijiah Robert

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 Elijiah

Isaiah Micah Elias Naomi Hannah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijiah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elijiah at #6164 in the United States.

What do Elijiah and James mean?

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

Are Elijiah and James boy or girl names?

Elijiah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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