Ila vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ila

Girl #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, speech, flow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
419
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy

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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

Ila Rank #679
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #679 for Ila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ila ___

  • Ila Rose
  • Ila Grace
  • Ila Mae
  • Ila Jane
  • Ila Claire
  • Ila Fern

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 Ila

Arya Mira Zara Leo Avi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ila or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ila at #679 in the United States.

What do Ila and James mean?

Ila means "earth, speech, flow" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ila and James boy or girl names?

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

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