Hailee 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

Hailee Rank #1,289
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1289 for Hailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailee ___

  • Hailee Grace
  • Hailee Marie
  • Hailee Ann
  • Hailee Jo
  • Hailee Rose
  • Hailee Lynn

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 Hailee

Kaylee Bailey Paisley Mason Tyler

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hailee at #1289 in the United States.

What do Hailee and James mean?

Hailee means "hay meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailee and James boy or girl names?

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

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