Jalisa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jalisa

Girl #4,846 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and devoted to God (possible interpretation)"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,846
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jali, Lisa

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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

Jalisa Rank #4,846
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4846 for Jalisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jalisa ___

  • Jalisa Marie
  • Jalisa Nicole
  • Jalisa Renee
  • Jalisa Ann
  • Jalisa Grace
  • Jalisa Rose

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 Jalisa

Kalani Janiya Alaya Deja Tyrese

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jalisa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jalisa at #4846 in the United States.

What do Jalisa and James mean?

Jalisa means "noble and devoted to God (possible interpretation)" (American origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jalisa and James boy or girl names?

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

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