Ilyas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy, Yas

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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

Ilyas Rank #1,248
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyas ___

  • Ilyas Ahmed
  • Ilyas Hassan
  • Ilyas Mohammed
  • Ilyas Omar
  • Ilyas Suleiman
  • Ilyas Tariq

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 Ilyas

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Idris

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Ilyas and James mean?

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

Are Ilyas and James boy or girl names?

Ilyas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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