Farah 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

Farah Rank #1,363
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1363 for Farah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farah ___

  • Farah Nour
  • Farah Layla
  • Farah Amira
  • Farah Yasmine
  • Farah Lina
  • Farah Sana

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 Farah

Layla Nour Sana Karim Omar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farah at #1363 in the United States.

What do Farah and James mean?

Farah means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farah and James boy or girl names?

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

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