James vs Jimena

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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Jimena

Girl #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heard, obedient"

Origin: Basque/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jime, Mena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jimena Rank #536

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #536 for Jimena.

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

Jimena ___

  • Jimena Rose
  • Jimena Isabel
  • Jimena Lucia
  • Jimena Sofia
  • Jimena Elena
  • Jimena Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jimena more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jimena at #536 in the United States.

What do James and Jimena mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jimena boy or girl names?

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

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