Felicia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felicia

Girl #4,545 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings good luck"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,545
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Felly, Cia

Playground Safety Score

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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

Felicia Rank #4,545
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4545 for Felicia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felicia ___

  • Felicia Ann
  • Felicia Marie
  • Felicia Grace
  • Felicia Rose
  • Felicia Jean

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 Felicia

Claudia Cecilia Vivian Damian Fabian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felicia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Felicia at #4545 in the United States.

What do Felicia and James mean?

Felicia means "one who brings good luck" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felicia and James boy or girl names?

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

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