Elikai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elikai

Boy #3,187 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,187
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Kai

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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

Elikai Rank #3,187
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3187 for Elikai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elikai ___

  • Elikai James
  • Elikai Noah
  • Elikai River
  • Elikai Reef
  • Elikai Stone
  • Elikai David

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elikai

Keanu Makai Leilani Koa Malia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elikai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elikai at #3187 in the United States.

What do Elikai and James mean?

Elikai means "my God is the Lord" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elikai and James boy or girl names?

Elikai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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