Eliya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliya

Girl #4,349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is exalted, God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,349
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia, Liya

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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

Eliya Rank #4,349
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4349 for Eliya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliya ___

  • Eliya Rose
  • Eliya Grace
  • Eliya Marie
  • Eliya Noelle
  • Eliya Ruth
  • Eliya 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 Eliya

Elijah Yael Noam Shira Avigail

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliya at #4349 in the United States.

What do Eliya and James mean?

Eliya means "God is exalted, God is the Lord" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliya and James boy or girl names?

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

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