Eliyah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Eliyah Rank #2,125
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2125 for Eliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliyah ___

  • Eliyah Grace
  • Eliyah Rose
  • Eliyah Faith
  • Eliyah Marie
  • Eliyah Jade
  • Eliyah Noelle

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 Eliyah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Naomi Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliyah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliyah at #2125 in the United States.

What do Eliyah and James mean?

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

Are Eliyah and James boy or girl names?

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

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