Ilijah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilijah

Boy #4,620 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,620
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

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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

Ilijah Rank #4,620
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4620 for Ilijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilijah ___

  • Ilijah James
  • Ilijah Cole
  • Ilijah Thomas
  • Ilijah David
  • Ilijah Michael
  • Ilijah Alexander

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 Ilijah

Isaiah Ezra Micah Zion Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilijah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilijah at #4620 in the United States.

What do Ilijah and James mean?

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

Are Ilijah and James boy or girl names?

Ilijah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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