Jaie 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

Jaie Rank #8,019
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8019 for Jaie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaie ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaie at #8019 in the United States.

What do Jaie and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jaie and James boy or girl names?

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

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