Elya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elya

Boy #6,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,649
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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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

Elya Rank #6,649
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6649 for Elya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elya ___

  • Elya David
  • Elya Samuel
  • Elya Joseph
  • Elya Aaron
  • Elya 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 Elya

Eli Noah Ezra Miriam Leah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elya at #6649 in the United States.

What do Elya and James mean?

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

Are Elya and James boy or girl names?

Elya is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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