James vs Jamia

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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Jamia

Girl #4,209 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, community"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,209
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jami, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamia Rank #4,209

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4209 for Jamia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jamia ___

  • Jamia Rose
  • Jamia Nicole
  • Jamia Renee
  • Jamia Simone
  • Jamia Elise
  • Jamia Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamia

Aaliyah Naima Tariq Khalil Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamia at #4209 in the United States.

What do James and Jamia mean?

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

Are James and Jamia boy or girl names?

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

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