James vs Jasiah

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

James Rank #5
Jasiah Rank #471

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #471 for Jasiah.

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

Jasiah ___

  • Jasiah Emmanuel
  • Jasiah David
  • Jasiah James
  • Jasiah Alexander
  • Jasiah Elijah
  • Jasiah Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasiah

Josiah Isaiah Malachi Elijah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasiah at #471 in the United States.

What do James and Jasiah mean?

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

Are James and Jasiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasiah is primarily a boy name.

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